SCOUTING YESTERDAY: Janklow’s entry into U.S.-Canada feud spurs trade talks

This week in South Dakota history: Oct. 4-10

Oct 09, 2023

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South Dakota suspended its blockade of Canadian grain and livestock on Oct. 6, 1998, after 21 days.

According to the Rapid City Journal, Gov. Bill Janklow lifted the blockade after U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman scheduled talks with Canadian officials.

The dispute began when farmers claimed that Canadian farm products were being exported to the …

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