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Johnson Farms Regional Winner ASA Conservation Legacy Award

The American Soybean Association (ASA) named Jamie and Brian Johnson of Frankfort, South Dakota as regional winners in the 2022…

Counties Caught Between Costs and Spending Caps

Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year.

Observing the SD Legislature

South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget.

SD Legislators Wrap up Busy Session

South Dakota legislators finished the main run of the 2022 session last week by passing the budget as the final bill.

Severe Weather Awareness Classes Return

Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring.

SD Legislators Agree on the Budget

The budget was the final bill passed by South Dakota legislators at the end of a long day on Thursday.

The Weekend File – The Yankton County Commission Talks Strategy

This week the Yankton County Commission held a special meeting to talk strategy

Commodity Groups Set Policy at Commodity Classic

Many major commodity organizations will set policy at this week’s Commodity Classic.  South Dakota farmer and American Soybean Association director…

War, Acreage Decisions and High Input Costs Dominate Commodity Classic Talk

The war in Ukraine, acreage decisions and high input costs are top of mind with producers attending this year’s Commodity…

Strong Storm Produced Early Season Tornadoes

A strong storm system last weekend produced deadly tornadoes that killed seven people in central Iowa.

Recent Headlines

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CORNHUSKER CLINK COULD SEE PRISONERS THIS WEEK

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ICE detainees could arrive at the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook…

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MAJOR POWER LINE EXPANSIONS WILL FUEL FUTURE GROWTH

BIG STOEN CITY, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already…

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GOAC MEMBER AND AG JACKLEY TALK SUBPOENA OF SECRETARY OF STATE

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers say they’re done waiting for answers on election security. The Government Operations and Audit Committee…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…