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Coronavirus Troubles for Pork Producers

The spread of the coronavirus in China and other areas of the globe is a concern for United States pork…

States File Lawsuit Challenging SNAP Rule

Fifteen states led by New York and the District of Colombia have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s SNAP…

CFRA Opposing Bill to Repeal Nebraska Small Business Tax Credit

The Center for Rural Affairs is opposing LB 879, a bill to repeal the Nebraska Advantage Micro Enterprise Tax Credit…

Comments Invited on Grazing Rule

Ranchers who graze on public lands have until mid-March to submit comments to the Bureau of Land Management on new…

Working the Budget to Fund the “Big Three”

Most legislators agree on finding money for the so called “big three;” State aid to education, raises for state employees and funding for Medicaid providers.

Gavins Point Releases Increasing Again

Releases from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton will be back to thirty thousand cubic feet per second by the end of the week.

State Disaster Loan Program Detailed

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed a loan program to help local governments make repairs from last years flooding before funding arrives from the federal government.

Yankton City Commission Approves Added Features for the Huether Aquatic Center

The Yankton City Commission this week approved a change order that will add more features to the under construction Huether Family Aquatic Center.

Former Viking Standout Dies

Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died.

GPAC Names Weekly Winners

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named its basketball Players of the Week.

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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

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

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