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Medical Cannabis Rules

With the legalization of medical cannabis on July first, local governments across the state are rushing to get control ordinances in place.

Strong Economic Outlook for the Mid America Region

The economic outlook for the nine state Mid America region is still strong, but there are issues to watch.

New Year, New Superintendent

With the start of school about a month away, the new Superintendent at the Freeman Public School has a lot of ground to cover in a short time.

Extension Specialist To Speak At Soil Health And Drought Management Workshop

SDSU Extension along with the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, South Dakota Farmers Union and USDA Farm Service Agency are…

Senators Introduce Rural Broadband Legislation

Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have introduced the Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act legislation. Grassley says…

National Grain And Feed Association Backs Executive Order On Competitive Switching

President Biden’s Executive order issued last Friday dealt with improving competition for both businesses and agriculture. One of the key…

Changes Made to SD Corrections and Penitentiary Leadership

SD Governor Kristi Noem removes leaders at the Department of Corrections and state penitentiary

Drought Conditions Impact Animal Health

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of the region is in some level of drought, which increases the potential…

Economy Rebounds, So do Scammers

As the economy and businesses recover from the pandemic, scammers are too.

Missouri River Run Off Forecasts Drying Up

Projected runoff into the Missouri River system continues to dry up month to month.

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NEBRASKA AG ASKS SUPREME COURT TO REJECT COLORADO WATER RIGHTS LAWSUIT REQUEST

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – New developments in a river water dispute between Nebraska and Colorado. On Wednesday, Nebraska Attorney General…

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IOWA WATER QUALITY STUDY SHOWS POLLUTANTS NEARLY DOUBLED IN 50 YEARS

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – A group of scientists is advocating for more Iowa counties to conduct their own water…

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NEW REHABILITATION TASK FORCE TALKS ABOUT REENTRY FROM PRISON IN SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Governor Rhoden’s Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force kicked off its work on Wednesday to…

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NEW POLL ON SD HOUSE RACE: JACKLEY LEADS, MANY UNDECIDED

PIERRE, S.D. (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) – If the 2026 primary election for U.S. House were held today, most South…

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ABBOTT HOUSE AWARDED $250,000 BUSH PRIZE

MITCHELL, S.D. (J.P. Skelly / KORN News) – The South Dakota Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Bush Foundation…