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creased the price of corn, and that has increased the cost of virtually all other livestock feed. He says those influences have been an important factor in driving up land prices and rental rates.
• Olson says annual range and pasture rental rates this year have ranged from $11.65 an acre in southwest South Dakota to $61.95 an acre in east-central South Dakota.
• He says rental rates for range and pasture land have increase more than 10 percent from last year.
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• CRAZY HORSE, S.D. (AP) -- Crazy Horse Memorial is kicking off a series of

free weekly programs next week featuring Native American groups or individuals.
• The lectures and performances begin at 6 p.m. every Thursday. The programs start June 7 and will last through Aug. 30.
• The first featured lecture is by Lakota author Ed "Eagle Man" McGaa. McGaa has written nine books about tribal history, spiritualism and healing. He will discuss historic warriors.
• Admission is free for people attending the program who bring three cans of food or money for a

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