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Governor’s Form Cleaner Energy Group

Governors from 17 states including Iowa’s Terry Branstad have agreed to an accord for a new energy future. It calls…

State Country of Origin Meat Labeling Killed

Tuesday, the South Dakota House Agriculture Committee defeated a measure that would have created a mandatory country of origin meat…

Term Limits Could be an Issue for SD Legislature

A South Dakota legislator says term limits may be playing a role in some of the difficulties in finding consensus on tough issues.

Declining Farm Numbers and Ag Concentration Disturbing….

The latest USDA report showing the nation’s farms are getting bigger and the number of farms is decreasing is disturbing…

Grain Bin Safety Week in Nebraska

This week is Grain Bin Safety Week in Nebraska. As a result, the Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Corn Board…

Business & Job Prospects Good in Yankton

Business and job prospects look pretty good this year. That was the message from John Kramer, President of Yankton Area Progressive Growth.

Push on for Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota

Another Minnesota legislative session means another push for Sunday liquor sales.

Wrestling Hall Adds Jacks

Three two-time national champions from South Dakota State and the winningest coach in Jackrabbbit wrestling history will be inducted into the Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame during ceremonies March 10.

Briar Cliff Sweeps Awards

Players from Briar Cliff have swept the weekly basketball awards from the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

GPAC All Sports Race On

The 2015-16 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) winter sports season is complete and Concordia with 92 points leads the 2015-16 GPAC All-Sports Trophy standings with eleven of the league’s 19 sports completed.

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SALEM RESIDENTS INVEST OWN MONEY IN NEW SUBDIVISION

SALEM, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – In an effort to build new housing that will help…

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UNCERTAINTY STILL REIGNS AS SOUTH DAKOTA’S MONTHLY SNAP PAYMENT DAY ARRIVES

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult and Seth Tupper / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Social Services says it…

2 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT FOR NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PLACED ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

6 days ago in Local

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…