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Farmers Union To Support Bill Calling For Election Of State Agriculture Secretary

One of the South Dakota farm groups opposing the Governor’s plan to merge the State Agriculture Department with DENR is…

Proposing Changes to SD Civics Education Standards

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing changing standards for civics and government classes in K – 12 schools

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Ready to Move On from Impeachment

The US House voted to impeach President Trump for a second time, this one related to inciting the mob that overran the US Capitol on January sixth.

Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanding

The South Dakota Health Department is opening up Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to the so called “1-D” group this week.

SD Lawmakers Get Update on Sports Betting Rules Legislation

The South Dakota House Taxation Committee got an update from the state Revenue Department last week.

Quiet Sunday in Pierre

All was quiet mid Sunday morning at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission Restores Downtown Façade Grants.

The Yankton City Commission Restores Downtown Façade Grants.

One Dead in Union County Crash

One person died and two others were injured Friday night in a two-vehicle crash south of Elk Point.

Standing Rock Chairman delivers “State of the Tribes” Speech

Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith spoke to state lawmakers yesterday Thursday during the “State of the Tribes” speech

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Votes “No” on Impeachment

The US House voted this week to impeach President Trump for his instigation of the mob that overran the US Capitol building last week.

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