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Term Limited Leader

The final days of the 2022 legislative session will also be the last for House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem.

SD DoT Worried About Spending Authority

Having to ask legislative permission to spend each federal grant could be a problem for the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

AGP to Expand Pacific Northwest Port Facility

Ag Processing Incorporated, has announced the intent to expand its shipping port facilities located at Port of Grey Harbor at…

Yankton County Fire Death Investigated

The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office and Yankton EMS responded to a death near 293rd Street & 438th Avenue in the northwest part of the county.

U.S. and Japan Reach Agreement to Increase Safeguard Trigger on Beef Tariffs

The U.S and Japan have reached an agreement to increase the beef safeguard trigger level under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement.…

U.S. and U.K. Reach Agreement on Section 232 and Ag Tariffs

The U.S. and the United Kingdom have reached a new Section 232 agreement on steel and aluminum imports from the…

Impeachment Committee to Make Recommendations

The House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again Monday as legislators gather in Pierre for the final days of the 2022 session.

Drought Outlook for Spring a Concern

The climate outlook for the spring season has increased concern for drought to continue in South Dakota. SDSU Extension State…

Severe Weather Education

The start of spring normally means severe weather season is not far behind. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is again holding storm spotter classes after a two year break due to the pandemic.

Red Flag Warning – Critical Fire Conditions

A Red Flag warning is out for most of the area today, meaning conditions are critical for rapid expansion of wildfires.

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…