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Chances for a Special Session

It appears the chances for a special session of the South Dakota legislature this spring are very low.

2020 Census Releases First Numbers

The US Census Bureau released the first official numbers of the 2020 Census this week, showing South Dakota grew eight-point nine percent in the last decade

Weight Limit Signs Added to Interstate Bridges

The South Dakota Department of Transportation will be posting signs on twenty-one bridges on and near interstates due to a federal requirement on emergency vehicle weight limits.

Name Released in Moody County Fatality

A Rapid City, S.D., woman has been identified as the person died Saturday night in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Colman.

SD Legislators Question the Future of State Universities

Legislators on the interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature debated the future of the six state universities at the meeting last week

SD Supreme Court Hears Amendment “A” Arguments

The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of “Amendment A” that legalized recreational marijuana and was approved by voters last November.

Planters Start To Roll In Nebraska

Cold temperatures most of April have kept farmers out of the field in the western corn belt. In Nebraska, corn…

SD Primed for Big Tourism Season

As the weather warms and the pandemic fades, South Dakota could see lots of visitors this summer.

Cattle Group Working For Trade Movement With U.K, China, And Japan

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members want the U.S. government to continue pursuing trade deals involving the United Kingdom, China and…

Four Midwest Dairy Groups Propose Alternative Milk Marketing Order Change

Four Midwest Dairy groups are offering an alternative proposal to a change to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. That’s in…

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Dakotafest Ag Policy Forum

South Dakotas Congressional delegation took part in an ag policy forum at Dakotafest on Wednesday. Senators John Thune & Mike…