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The Need for Broadband Speed

With kids out of school and many parents working from home due to the pandemic, the need for broadband internet is critical.

South Dakota Beekeeper Says Bill To Ban Neonicotinoids Appears Positive

A New Mexico Senator and Colorado Representative have introduced bills in the Senate and House that would ban neonicotinoids, organophosphate…

RMA Extends Crop Insurance Premium Payment Deadline To December 1

The Risk Management Agency of USDA has extended the deadline for premium and administrative fee payments on crop insurance. Yankton…

LSP Official Says Telehealth Executive Order Offers Some Help

This week President Donald Trump signed an executive order that his administration says will provide millions of citizens with health…

Follow Through on Police Reform

Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she was interested in talking about police reform.

Congress Funding Fast Track Coronavirus Vaccine Development

Congress has dedicated funds to find a coronavirus vaccine.

Farm Fest Virtual 2020 Features Senate Debate

The Farmfest Virtual 2020 online educational forums kicked off yesterday with a Minnesota Senate candidate debate between Incumbent Democrat Senator…

Ace Director Says Petroleum Industry’s Attack On RFS Based On False Information

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers are claiming that the Renewable Fuel Standard is based on outdated projections. They’ve taken…

Making Policy Decisions

While state officials will listen to medical experts, ultimately decisions will have to be made.

School Administrators Looking for Middle Ground

School administrators across the state are working on plans to safely bring students back to their classrooms.

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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

SOUTH DAKOTA LAWMAKERS APPROVE $650 MILLION PRISON PROJECT PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / SD Searchlight) – After 144 years, South…

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LEGISLATURE’S PRISON VOTE WILL CAP DECADES OF DEBATE

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

$20 MILLION DISPUTED GUN RANGE TO OPEN IN EARLY NOVEMBER PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) –…