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Spring Flood Worries Rising

Climate observers continue to warn of conditions that could lead to another round of flooding this spring.

SD Parks Visitation & Revenue Drops

Visitation and revenues at South Dakota state parks dropped last year compared to 2018.

Legislative Quick Study

One legislator had only a few days to prepare for the start of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session last week.

SDSU Foundation Preparing for the Next Drive

The South Dakota State University Foundation is preparing for their next big fundraising campaign.

Duffy Earns Summit Nod Again

South Dakota senior guard Ciara Duffy has been named the Summit League Player of the Week for the period ended Jan. 19.

Viking Added To Pro Bowl

Coming off his best year in the National Football League, former Augustana Viking standout CJ Ham will represent the Minnesota Vikings and National Football Conference (NFC) in the NFL Pro Bowl.

SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg Pushing for Changes to SB-70 & SB-73

Making changes to a criminal reform bill passed in 2016 is a priority for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD Legislators Prepare for Busier Weeks

South Dakota legislators are taking a three-day weekend following the first four day week of the 2020 session.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Aiming Toward Reelection

While he has not made an official announcement yet, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he will likely run for re-election this year.

Senate Prepares for Impeachment Trial

The US Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Trump Tuesday.

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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…