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Mission Hill House Fire

A house in Mission Hill was badly damaged in a fire Tuesday.

ISU Economist Says If Court Ruling Stands Pork Packing Plant Capacity Will Drop By Fall

A recent Federal Court decision slowing line speeds at meat processing plants if left unchanged will result in a 2.5…

Center For Rural Affairs Supports Broadband For Rural America Act Legislation

The Center for Rural Affairs is pleased House lawmakers have introduced the Broadband for Rural America Act. The measure calls…

Soybean Management To Be Discussed At ISU Research Farm Field Day

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has a summer in person field day set for June 23 at their research…

GOAC Hears from the Board of Regents

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature reviewed a long list of financial markers for the Board of Regents at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday

On Field Wins Can Translate to Off Field Financials

Led by athletic success, the South Dakota State University Foundation is hoping to translate that into financial support.

NGFA Says Export Loss Not As Bad As Feared From Bridge Damage

The I-40 Bridge damage two week ago between Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis Arkansas did not result in as much…

Nebraska Ends Covid-19 Restrictions

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has ended the pandemic induced restrictions placed on the state over the last year

Yankton City Commission Introduces Medical Marijuana Ordinance

Yankton City Commissioners debated details of a proposed ordinance to control the sale of medical marijuana.

South Dakota Legislator Pleased Congress Working On Infrastructure Bills

A group of Republican and Democratic Senators have releases a transportation package that would increase funding for highways, and roads…

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

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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…