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Mid America Economy Showing More Signs of Growth

The January Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved above growth neutral for a second straight month.

Census to Reach All Corners of South Dakota

The US Census Bureau is ready to roll out the forms for the 2020 headcount.

Nilsen Sets Another Mark

South Dakota senior Chris Nilsen highlighted six Coyote event champions at Saturday’s Adidas Classic inside the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.

One Dead in Bon Homme County Crash

One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Tyndall.

The Weekend File for February 2

A couple of major changes this week.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Opposes Witnesses in Impeachment Trial

Republican Senators are close to voting on the question of witnesses in the Impeachment trial of President Trump.

Farm Group President Supports USDA Broadband ReConnect Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is again accepting rural broadband funding requests. Applications are being taken for $550 million in…

Farm Service Agency Taking General CRP Enrollments Until February 28

Producers have until February 28 to enroll in the general sign up of the Conservation Reserve Program at county Farm…

ASA President Pleased Administration Working For Trade Deal With European Union

The Trump administration is continuing to seek trade agreements following the signing this week of the USMCA and earlier deals…

Dairy Groups Want Congress To Pass DAIRY PRIDE ACT Legislation

The National Milk Producers Federation says Congress needs to pas the DAIRY PRIDE ACT soon to ensure the Food and…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…