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Clay County Courthouse Bond Issue Defeated

Voters in Clay County soundly defeated a forty-one million dollar bond issue that would have funded a new courthouse, jail and law enforcement center.

Redrawing the Election Map

A committee will be working into the fall drawing new Congressional and legislative district maps in Nebraska.

Economic Growth Continues With Possible Costs

Economic growth is expected to continue in the Mid America region, but there are some worries

Low Water Year Predicted on the Missouri River

The ongoing dry and warm conditions across the northern plains are reflected in the runoff predictions into the Missouri River.

Giving Cities & Counties Medical Marijuana Options

Local governments have been looking for help in coming up with medical marijuana controlling ordinances before it becomes legal on July first.

Names Released in Brown County Fatal Crash

A Groton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen.

Olympic Athletes Endorsing Beef And Build Your Base Program

Five Olympic athletes are endorsing beef in the diet and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s Build Your Base program.…

Congress Continues Debate on Infrastructure

With Members of Congress back in Washington, debate will continue on a massive infrastructure bill.

More Covid-19 Vaccinations Needed

Despite active Covid-19 infections continuing to fall, health care professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated.

Farm Rescue Helping Get Donated Hay To Drought Areas

Last year during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, the numbers of volunteers dropped at FARM RESCUE, the Dakotas…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…