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SD Senator John Thune Defends the Filibuster

South Dakota Senator John Thune says its critical for republicans to hang on to the filibuster

Researchers Develop Genetic Test 99.9 Percent Effective In Detecting Palmer Amaranth

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and Colorado State University have developed a genetic test for early detection of Palmer…

USCA Responds To USDA Request For Coronavirus Relief Suggestions

The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the USDA to make sure its coronavirus relief program purchases American meat for its…

Nebraska State Senators Making Progress On Broadband Bills

Nebraska State Senators have been having deep discussions on broadband legislation with nine separate bills being considered. Senator Bruce Bostelman’s…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Defends Georgia Voting Laws

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is defending the new Georgia voting law and says criticism is misdirected

Covid-19 Hitting Younger People

Covid-19 infections are putting more people in hospitals and that concerns public health officials.

SD Universities Planning for a “Return to Normal”

The South Dakota Board of Regents have approved plans for all six state universities to return to normal operations for the fall term.

One Dead in Jones County Crash

One person died and eight others were injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night east of Murdo.

Side Stepping the Legislature

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem issued two executive orders dealing with the trans gender, fairness in women’s sports issues after her veto of HB1217 failed during the last day of the 2021 legislative session.

Name Released in Brookings County Fatal Accident

A Brookings, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Volga.

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