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Working the Spending Plans

With some deadlines approaching, South Dakota legislators will have to hustle on next year’s spending plan.

NCBA Watching To See How Administration Handles Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Agriculture groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are concerned with any possible move by the Biden administration to throw…

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission & the Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission & the Face Mask Mandate

Working Through Covid-19

At least six legislators have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week.

Frustration Over Face Mask Rules

At least six South Dakota lawmakers have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week

One Dead in Butte County Crash

One person died Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash north of Belle Fouche.

Nebraska Sorghum Growers Talk Trade And Climate Change With Policy Makers

Nebraska Sorghum Growers Association members held a virtual meeting with Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith and Staff of Representative Don Bacon…

Marijuana Talk in Pierre

There was a lot of talk about marijuana in Pierre this week.

Delaying Medicinal Marijuana

A bill was introduced in the South Dakota legislature this week that would delay implementation of medicinal marijuana

Recent Headlines

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October 3, 2025 The Friday News Round-Up

FEDERAL SHUTDOWN LEAVES SOUTH DAKOTANS GUESSING AS AGENCIES OFFER UNEVEN GUIDANCE SOUTH DAKOTA (South Dakota Searchlight) – The federal government…

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October 1, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN BEGINS AS NATION FACES NEW PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY WASHINGTON, D.C.  (AP) – Plunged into a government shutdown, the…

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September 24, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

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PIERRE, S.D. (Kevin Killough / South Dakota NewsWatch)  – The South Dakota Legislature convenes Tuesday for a special session to…

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September 22, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

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