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SD Legislators Grinding Through Budget Numbers

The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature continues to grind through budget hearings of state agencies and departments.

SD House to Debate Gender Medical Bill

A bill that would prohibit a doctor from performing any gender changing surgery on a minor will be up for debate in the South Dakota House this week. It passed out of the State Affairs Committee last week.

SD Tourism Shows Strong Year

The 2020 Governors Conference on Tourism wrapped up last week with a surprisingly positive report on last year’s visitation.

Yankton City Commission to Talk Through Strategic Plan

Yankton City Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday to talk through their strategic plan.

USD Sweeping Summit

No. 24 South Dakota used a 19-2 run starting at the end of the third quarter to run away with a 79-56 women’s basketball victory over Oral Roberts on Sunday afternoon inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Twins Add Morneau To Hall

The Minnesota Twins have announced that former Twins first baseman Justin Morneau has been elected to the club’s Hall of Fame.

Gender Medical Prohibition Bill Heads to the SD House Floor

A bill that would prohibit any gender medical procedures on anyone sixteen and under will be heard on the floor of the SD House next week.

Finding a Cure for Soaring Prescription Drug Prices

While the Senate is focused on the impeachment trial, the House is attempting to work through other legislative issues.

Cooperating on a Plan to Counter Suicide

The numbers of suicides in South Dakota continues to rise and state officials are reacting.

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