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EPA and States Look at Dicamba Label Changes for 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency and the states are considering changes in the registration of dicamba after additional off-target spray drift…

EPA Biofuels Blending Proposal Has Mixed Impact on Biodiesel Industry

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuels Standard rule was a mixed bag for the biodiesel industry. National Biodiesel Board…

Big Increase Proposed for State Aid to Education

A six percent increase in state aid to education was included in Governor Kristi Noem’s budget proposal to the legislature.

SD Universities Have Major Economic Impact

The South Dakota Board of Regents hired a consulting firm to do a study of the economic impact of the six state universities.

Flu Cases Rising

While health care providers are dealing with Covid-19 infections, influenza is starting to make its seasonal appearance.

Hundreds of Millions for Housing

In her budget address this week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed spending a total of two hundred million dollars on new housing options across the state.

SD Legislators & the Billion Dollar Budget

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed over one billion dollars in one time spending in her budget released this week.

Nebraska State Patrol Makes Interstate Drug Busts

Nebraska State Troopers have arrested three people after locating numerous controlled substances during traffic stops on Wednesday.

SD Senator Mike Rounds on Threats to Ukraine

Russian military forces have gathered on their border with Ukraine, posing a threat to that developing democracy.

Gavins Point Dam Low Flows Set for Winter

Outflows from Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton have been dropped to their winter levels of twelve thousand cubic feet per second.

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COURT CLEARS FINAL HURDLE TO ALLOW DETAINEES AT MCCOOK PRISON FACILITY

McCOOK, Neb. (WOWT) – Any day now, immigration detainees will arrive at a former minimum-security facility in central Nebraska. A…

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE BRIEFED ABOUT POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT OF NU REGENT

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – The potential impeachment of University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor appears more likely after a…

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TASK FORCE UNVEILS IDEAS TO CUT PROPERTY TAXES

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Is relief on the way for South Dakota homeowners? If the recommendations by the South…

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SNAP BENEFITS MAY BE DELAYED IN NOVEMBER DUE TO SHUTDOWN

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is warning residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

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PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult /SD Searchlight) – South Dakota’s governor and lawmakers put more than two years of debate behind them…