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• There are 510,851 registered voters in South Dakota. Registration for the primary is closed.
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SD governor proclaims June as dairy month
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Gov. Dennis Daugaard is recognizing June as dairy month in South Dakota.
• Daugaard signed a proclamation to recognize the important role of dairy farming and the dairy industry in South Dakota's economy, communities and health.
• The state is home to 263 dairy farms that produce about 235 million gallons of milk each year. The state also has nine plants that process one or more dairy products.
• The dairy industry provides about $1.3 billion of economic impact to the state.
• Marv Post is the president of the South Dakota Dairy Producers Association. He says farmers in the state provide a wholesome, nutritious source of locally produced foods.
• Dairy farm families will be hosting free, open houses this summer.
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Deadline closing on South Dakota deer comments
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Hunters have a few more days to weigh in on a proposal to drastically cut the number of licenses and tags available for many of South Dakota's deer hunting seasons.
• The Game, Fish and Parks Commission says a decrease in deer population prompted the plan.
• The East River 2014 deer season would see a reduction of more than 7,000 licenses and 20,000 tags compared with 2013. The West River season would have about 4,000 fewer licenses and a cut in tags of more than 25,000.
• The proposal leaves the Black Hills with no antlerless licenses for 2014.
• The commission expects to finalize the proposal Thursday and Friday at the Lewis and Clark Resort near Yankton.
• People can comment on the matter until noon Thursday by email at wildinfo@state.sd.us.
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