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Covid-19 Variant Watch – Cases Trending Up

While only two cases of Covid-19 infections tied to variants have been confirmed in South Dakota, public health officials are watching for more.

South Dakota Governor Announces Meatpacker Grant Program

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has announced a framework for up to $ 5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to…

NBB Director Pleased Senators Ask USDA For Biodiesel Study

Senate Agriculture Committee members led by John Thune of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are asking Ag Secretary…

South Dakota Legislators Spending Millions

South Dakota legislators did a good job of spending hundreds of millions in one-time dollars this year.

Waiting for Medical Marijuana Rules & Regulations

With the prospect of medical marijuana becoming legal in South Dakota on July first, local governments are waiting on state agencies to come up with rules and regulations.

Names Released in Lawrence County Fatal Crash

A Belle Fourche, S.D., woman died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash just outside the city limits of Spearfish.

One Dead in Yankton County Crash

A 19-year-old female died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Yankton.

City Sales Taxes Trend Up

Sales tax collections continue to be positive for the City of Yankton.

Nebraska Farm Group Advising Farmers On Applying For SBA PPP Help

The COVID 19 Pandemic has brought about the Paycheck Protection Program from the Small Business Administration and authorized by Congress.…

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