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Names Released in Two Fatal Accidents

Names released in two fatal accidents

Legislators Waiting on Federal Revenue Rules

Several South Dakota state agencies have received money to help pay COVID-19 related costs and state officials are looking for more.

Ag Coalition Led By NFU Takes EPA To Court Over SAFER Rule

An Agricultural Coalition led by the National Farmers Union has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the District…

Fixing the Mid America Economy

While the Mid America economy is showing signs of improvement, more needs to be done to hold on to that…

Going Back to School

Two large South Dakota school associations held meetings with superintendents last week, helping plan for a return to classrooms next month.

Hot Dog Consumption In The United States Rises During The Pandemic

Americans were projected to have consumed 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July this year. That couples well…

Corn Growers Association Presidents Say USMCA Positive For All Of U.S. Agriculture

The USMCA trade agreement went into effect last week. And Corn Grower Association leaders are hailing the deal. Nebraska Corn…

Ag Groups Want MPR Reauthorized And 50/14 Rule Adopted As Part Of It

A group of over a dozen agriculture groups including the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and National Farmers Union have sent a…

Defense Bill Veto Threat over Confederate Base Name Changes

President Trump has threatened to veto the seven hundred forty billion dollar “National Defense Authorization Act” over a provision that would remove names of confederate generals from US bases.

Fireworks Return to Mount Rushmore

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem hosted President Trump at a return to the fireworks show at Mt Rushmore Friday night.

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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