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Hearing on Avian Flu to Educate Public

The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on July 7th to discuss avian influenza.

Tweaks Made to Biotech Labeling Bill

Some tweaks have been made to Congressman Mike Pompeo’s national biotech labeling bill.

Daugaard Monitoring Budget

During the 2015 South Dakota legislative session, budget projections for current budget year seemed to be too optimistic and were cut back over fifteen million dollars.

Minimum Wage Still An Issue

Voters in South Dakota last November approved an increase in the states minimum wage to eight fifty an hour.

Thune Endorses Additional Troops In Iraq

President Obama has responded to ISIS attacks in Iraq by authorizing four hundred fifty more American military advisors to help train Iraqi military forces.

Sioux City Wastewater Plant Being Investigated

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the E-PA are investigating the Sioux City wastewater treatment plant following a complaint.

Call Center Expanding

A company which operates a call center at the Pioneer Mall in Sergeant Bluff Iowa is expanding and adding 400 new jobs.

More Fatal Accidents In Nebraksa

On June 9th, the death toll on Nebraska roads hit the 100 mark.

Twins Snap Losing Skid

Byron Buxton went 0 for 4 in his major league debut, but scored the winning run in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Rain Halts Omaha Showdown

Heavy rain and lightning forced the suspension of the Cal State Fullerton-Vanderbilt game at the College World Series on Sunday night.

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REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

17 hours ago in Local

SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…

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$300 MILLION INVESTMENT WILL BRING SANFORD HEALTHCARE TO RAPID CITY

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – People in Rapid City will soon have another option for healthcare services. Monday, South Dakota…

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SIOUX FALLS VICTIM LOSES OVER $200,000 AFTER SCAMMERS POSE AS FBI AGENTS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A Sioux Falls victim has reported losing hundreds of thousands of dollars after…

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NOEM’S USES OF CREDIT CARDS AND AN ECONOMIC FUND CAUSE LAWMAKERS TO PROPOSE RESTRICTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – A committee of South Dakota lawmakers expressed support Thursday for legislative…