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South Dakota Congressman Sees GOP Picking Up Seats On The Ag Committee

Following the election earlier this month, Republicans are expected to pick up a few seats on most of the committees…

NACD Sends Letter Outlining Conservation Benefits To President-Elect

The National Association of Conservation Districts sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden informing him of the importance of conservation…

SD Legislatures Executive Board to Meet

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature meets this week to get reports from interim committees and work on details of the 2021 session.

The Weekend File – Police Pay and Dealing with Covid-19

The Weekend File, The Yankton City Commission talks about police pay and dealing with Covid-19

Names Released in Minnehaha County Fatal Accident

Names have been released of the two South Dakota men who died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Man Dies of Injuries from October Crash

A Sioux Falls man has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Oct. 14, 2020 south of Sioux Falls.

Looking Toward the 2021 SD Legislative Session

Incoming legislators are now turning their attention to the 2021 session.

Extending Rural Broadband

Extending broadband internet service into rural areas is a critical but expensive project.

Four Arrested After Pursuit in Dakota County

Nebraska State Troopers and Dakota County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four people following a pursuit in Dakota County in the early morning hours Thursday.

Preparing for Legalized Marijuana

South Dakota voters approved major changes to the state’s constitution and laws earlier this month that will allow the growing and sale of marijuana both for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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