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SD Legislators Propose Major Change to Marijuana Laws

Legislators on a South Dakota committee have approved a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults, while repealing much of the medical marijuana law passed last year by the voters.

Looking for the Best Map

South Dakota House and Senate members of the Legislative Redistricting Committee will meet again Monday in an attempt to find agreement on a map to put before the special session next month.

Governor’s Candidate Panel Set For ICON Annual Meeting

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska will be holding their annual meeting convention in Broken Bow on October 29th. President Jim…

Covid-19 Pandemic Not Over

Despite some slowing numbers of Covid-19 infections, the pandemic is not over

South Dakota State Vet Says Research Shows Farm Animals Not A Primary Risk For COVID 19

A new study released by the Ag Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says livestock producers are safe…

Some Drought Relief From Recent Snow, More Needed

Last week’s snow storm that hit Western South Dakota helped bring some minor relief from this year’s drought although more…

Free Flu Shot Clinic

The Yankton – Bon Homme Point of Distribution for flu shots was held Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Yankton.

Getting Boosted

Covid-19 booster shots have been approved for those that received the Pfizer immunization earlier this year.

Mixed Marks on SD Schools Report Card

Schools across South Dakota got their first official report card last week since the onset of the pandemic. The report,…

Biofuel Pandemic Relief Funding Yet To Go Out

During his weekly news conference with farm broadcasters on Tuesday, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley accused President Biden of missing in…

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