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Nebraska Farm Bureau Official Defends Rewrite Of NEPA

A coalition of environmental groups led by Earth Justice and the Environmental Defense Fund are challenging the Trump administration’s rewrite…

Mid America Economy Showing More Signs of Recovery

The July, Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, advanced above growth neutral, and to its best level since March 2019.

Avoiding a COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 infections continue to slowly trend upward in South Dakota day by day.

Nebraska Cattlemen Help Formulate NCBA Policy At Summer Meeting

Nebraska Cattlemen Association members attending the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association summer meeting last week helped iron out a policy compromise…

South Dakota Wheat Harvest A Tale Of Two Crops

South Dakota’s wheat harvest is a tale of two crops this season. Winter wheat harvest is wrapping up in many…

Resuming Jury Trials in a Pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has slowed down the justice system across South Dakota by halting jury trials.

ISU Extension And Corn Growers Holding Drought Meetings This Week

Much of Western Iowa is currently under a moderate to severe drought and dry conditions are hitting not only Western…

Mixed Messages for School Restart

School officials are getting mixed messages about safely returning students and staff to classes in the middle of the pandemic.

The Yankton City Commission Budget Workshop on the Weekend File

The Yankton City Commission held a budget workshop this week where they heard details of the proposed spending plan for 2021.

Getting Used to Face Masks in School

The Yankton School Board voted this week to require all staff and students to wear face masks when classes resume next month.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

5 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

5 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

6 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

6 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…