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South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Back in DC

South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson spent last week in Washington for the second round of orientation for new Representatives

South Dakota Legislators to Get Medicaid FMAP Update

The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature will get an update on the status of the Medicaid F-MAP program

Despite Vote, SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Sanctions on Saudi Arabia

The US Senate passed a measure to withdraw American support for a Saudi led coalition fighting in Yemen.

It’s That Season…Watch Out for Snowplows

Officials recommend you stay at least 10 car lengths behind a snow plow on Minnesota roads this winter.

Iowa Shotgun Deer Season Opens

The shotgun deer season began over the weekend in Iowa

Vikings Fall To Patriots

Tom Brady passed for 311 yards and a touchdown, Bill Belichick earned his 250th victory, including playoffs, as Patriots coach in Sunday’s 24-10 victory over Minnesota.

Area Teams To Go Bowling

Bowl assignments were announced Sunday for Minnesota, Iowa State and Iowa football squads.

Huskers Win, Gophers Lose

Big Ten basketball openers on Sunday brought a win for Nebraska and a loss for Minnesota.

SD State Treasurer-elect Josh Haeder Working on School Financial Literacy Program

South Dakota’s incoming state Treasurer is working on details of a financial literacy program for students.

Jacks Advance In Playoffs

As snow descended on Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium Saturday afternoon, fifth-seeded South Dakota State turned to a potent rushing attack to advance to the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals with a convincing 51-6 victory over Duquesne.

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20 hours ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

21 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

21 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

21 hours ago in Local

ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

4 days ago in Local

CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…