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Grassley Asks for DOJ Investigation on Fertilizer Prices

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for the Department of Justice to investigate…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Urges Covid-19 Vaccinations

The number of open hospital beds in Nebraska is getting tighter, but Governor Pete Ricketts says there is still a good supply

Weather Trend Settling into La Nina Phase

With the first day of winter upon us, longer range forecasts seem to hint and more snow and cold ahead.

UNMC Officials Warn of Omicron Spread

Health care officials are issuing more advisories about the Omicron variant of Covid-19 that is now becoming the dominant strain across the country.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Planning Treatment Plant Upsize

While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is expecting enough funding from the federal infrastructure to get close to completion, they also have a plan in the works to upsize their water treatment capacity.

Schools Ready for Holiday Break

The first semester will wrap up for most schools this week, into the Christmas and New Years Break.

Diversity Central for Faith Based Universities

Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students.

“SB55” Not Related to Opportunity – Diversity

The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.”

Businesses Expanding in the Face of Supply Chain & Labor Issues

Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages.

Study Shows U.S. Losing Ground on Export Competitiveness

A study released by the Corn Refiners Association shows the United States is falling behind on trade and export competitiveness.…

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ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Joshua Haiar-/ SD Searchlight) – Two days after a U.S. senator from South Dakota said he was encouraged…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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DINOSAUR HUNTERS REACH DEAL TO SETTLE WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA FOSSIL THEFT DISPUTE

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PIEDMONT RESIDENTS SHOCKED BY NEW MINE COMING TO THEIR CITY

PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch/ South Dakota News Watch) – Residents and government leaders in this small western South Dakota city…