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Talk of Re-Opening the Economy is “Premature”

There are discussions from state capitols to Washington about “reopening” the economy and getting people back to work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Calling For DOJ Full Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr asking him to have the U.S.…

SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Has Advice On Dealing With Backed Up Hogs

The COVID 19 pandemic has added stress to an already depressed ag economy including pork producers. With that, there’s been…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Warning of “Shocking” Tax Drop

While official tax reports won’t be available until May, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is giving early warning on some expected drastic drops

Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets Resists Call to “Open Up” the State

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is rejecting a call from two state Senators to resume normal school and business activities right away

Yankton City Commission Passes “Safer at Home” Advisory

The Yankton City Commission passed a “Safer at Home” advisory this week.

Schools Reacting to Revenue Warning

Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state.

Above Normal Run Off Expected Again in the Missouri River Basin

The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Updates Legislators on COVID-19

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a teleconference with legislators this week to update them on the state response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Food Bank Demand Rising Rapidly

ebraska food banks are seeing a rapid increase in those needing help.

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LSI, INC. RECALLS BBQ PORK JERKY PRODUCT DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION

ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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RANCHERS HIT WITH ‘GUT PUNCH’ AS TRUMP FOLLOWS THROUGH ON ARGENTINA BEEF INPORT PLEDGE

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Joshua Haiar-/ SD Searchlight) – Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged…

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LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNOR MAKE COMPETING PROPOSALS TO TAKE MONEY FROM HOUSING FUND

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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DINOSAUR HUNTERS REACH DEAL TO SETTLE WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA FOSSIL THEFT DISPUTE

HARDING COUNTY, S.D. (Jonathan Ellis / The Dakota Scout) – A paleontologist accused of stealing a dinosaur skull from western…

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PIEDMONT RESIDENTS SHOCKED BY NEW MINE COMING TO THEIR CITY

PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch/ South Dakota News Watch) – Residents and government leaders in this small western South Dakota city…