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SD Workforce Housing Committee Wraps Up

The “Workforce Housing Needs” study committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their interim series of meetings this week.

Successful Season for the Huether Family Aquatic Center

The first season for the Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton turned out to be successful.

Trying to Predict the Future of the Missouri River Basin

Trying to predict the future levels of the Missouri River system is difficult at best.

Medical Cannabis Rules Approved

A South Dakota legislative committee approved most of the rules needed to start the medical cannabis program.

Name Released in Perkins County Fatal Crash

A Bismarck, N.D. man has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash southeast of Bison.

Names Released in Pennington County Fatal Crash

A New Town, N.D., woman has been identified as the person who died last Thursday in a one-vehicle crash east of Rapid City.

Fire Department Fights Blaze At JBS Grand Island Nebraska Meat Packing Plant

Grand Island Nebraska Fire Department crews were called out just before 10 pm Sunday night to a fire coming from…

SD Committees Working on Legislative District Maps

Committees from the South Dakota House and Senate are working the numbers and maps, redrawing legislative districts ahead of the 2022 election season.

Biodiesel Leaders Pleased Biodiesel Tax Credit Put In Budget Package

The U.S. House has included extension of the Biodiesel Tax Credit through 2031 in the Build Back Better Act. Paul…

Ag Coalition Outlines Export Shipping And Delay Concern To Administration

Over 70 ag groups that make up the Agriculture Transportation Coalition have written to President Joe Biden outlining export shipping…

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