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Dealing With the Soaring Debt

The national debt is now approaching twenty-seven trillion dollars as Congress considers another trillion dollar plus economic stimulus plan.

Yankton School Board Approves Mask Mandate

The Yankton School Board has voted to mandate wearing face masks by all students and staff when school starts next month

PLC Asking President To Veto The Great American Outdoors Act

Congress has approved the Great American Outdoors Act. South Dakota’s delegation was somewhat split on that vote. Both Senator Mike…

Farm Group Economist Says Next COVID Aid Needs To Go Out Quickly

Congress is continuing to work on their next stimulus package to assist those hurt by the effects of the pandemic.…

Minnesota Pork President Says Having More Small Processors Would Be Beneficial

A survey conducted by three Minnesota agricultural groups of livestock producers in the state shows small and mid-sized processing is…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Says Kids Should be in School

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the best place for kids this fall is back in school

University of Nebraska Prepares for Students Return

The University of Nebraska is preparing to welcome students back to its campuses next month

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Co-sponsors Telehealth Bill

As Congress attempts to find a compromise on the next economic stimulus bill, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is waiting to add a telehealth bill

Younger Legislators Needed

The contest for the District 18 Senate seat in November will be between a long-time veteran legislator and a political newcomer.

Nebraska Corn President Sees Great DDG Market Opportunity In Southeast Asia

The U.S. Grains Council says several Southeast Asian nations pose a lucrative potential export market for DDGs, Dried Distillers Grains.…

Recent Headlines

5 days ago in Local

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…