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“Freedom Scholarships” Follow Students

The new “Freedom Scholarships” authorized by this year’s legislature will give students more options for higher education.

Names Released in Yankton County Fatal Accident

A 19-year-old woman from Yankton has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Yankton.

Medicaid Group Asks SD Supreme Court to Rule on Referral Petition

South Dakota legislators this session passed a Joint Resolution (HJR5003) that would put a constitutional amendment on the June 2022 ballot

One Dead in Turner County Crash

A 42-year-old man died Monday night in a one-vehicle fatal crash east of Monroe.

Fertilizer Prices Skyrocket From Fall Levels

Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed in the last few months and are up 25% to 30% compared to last fall. Bob…

NCBA Wants Hauls Act Legislation Approved

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is backing the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety or HAULS Act of 2021 legislation.…

Text to “911” Service Now Available

People that need emergency help now have another option with “Text to 911” that starts this week.

Dairy Groups Send Trade Priorities To USTR

The National Milk Producers Federation along wit the U.S. Dairy Export Council has sent a list of dairy trade priorities…

Yankton City Commission Talks Medical Marijuana

The Yankton City Commission held a work session before their regular meeting last (Monday) night to talk about medical marijuana.

Rural Infrastructure Bill On Governor’s Desk

South Dakota Lawmakers this session passed House Bill 1259 to do an assessment of rural roads and bridges and provide…

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