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SD State Treasurer Josh Haeder Ready to Run Again

South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he wants to run for another four year term…

Local Governments Getting Federal Funding

Local governments across South Dakota will be receiving funding directly from the federal government as part of a pandemic relief program.

Positive Sales Tax Trends Continue for the City of Yankton

The solid trend of positive sales tax reports continues for the City of Yankton.

Best Guesses on Winter Weather

While warm, dry weather for the most part is forecast into the middle of October, the climate experts are taking guesses on what winter may bring.

Nebraska Department of Corrections Struggling

The Nebraska Department of Corrections continues to struggle with overflowing prisons and a lack of adequate staffing

Another Flat Year for Enrollment at SD Universities

The enrollment headcount at South Dakota universities shows another flat year for student numbers, with a few schools showing slim increases.

Yankton Police Department Adds Five Officers

The City of Yankton added five officers to its police force Friday.

SD Teacher Compensation Review Board Wraps Up

The South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board wrapped up its work for the year and approved their report, which had mixed results.

Putting Off a 2022 Decision

Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is the longest serving legislator, first elected to the House in 2000 and with a previous term in the Senate.

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