Economy

Dry weather and a rough economy have made it a tough year for the Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Spearfish. Officials there hope the facility's largest fundraiser of the year Saturday will help change the tide.

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U.S. sales of previously occupied homes jumped in August to the highest level in more than two years, adding momentum to the housing recovery.

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Futures are edging higher ahead of a pair of reports that are expected to provide more hope for the beleaguered U.S. housing industry.

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The harvest of row crops in South Dakota is well ahead of the average pace because of continued warm and dry conditions.

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Gas prices have risen five cents in the past week. According to AAA, the average price of $3.87 per gallon is up 16 cents from a month ago and 24 cents from a year ago.

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Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakotans eligible for refunds as part of a national mortgage settlement will soon be receiving their claim information in the mail. The deadline to file a claim is Jan. 18.

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Oil is rising for a second day on the back of the Federal Reserve's aggressive plan to boost the U.S. economy. At one point oil topped $100 per barrel for the first time since May.

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Mitt Romney is promising to reduce taxes on middle-income Americans. But how does he define "middle-income"? The Republican presidential nominee defined it as income of $200,000 to $250,000 a year.

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The prospect of a one-two punch of tax increases and slashing, automatic spending cuts will still confront lawmakers when they return to Washington after Election Day.

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U.S. futures are heading higher a day after bold new actions from the Fed to revive the sluggish U.S. economy sent the Dow to the highest close since December 2007 when the recession started.

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