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Mount Marty University Now Official

The little college on the hill on the westside of Yankton is now known as Mount Marty University.

SDSU Extension Specialist Says Despite OIG Report, Meat Is Safe

A new report out from the Office of Inspector General says that the USDA DID not comply with data quality…

Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

The June 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.

Five Tons of Pork Goes Quickly

Ten thousand pounds of frozen pork was given out quickly yesterday (Tuesday) in a drive through at the Yankton High School parking lot.

Cattlemen’s Foundation Raises Record Amount For Feeding South Dakota

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the seventh annual Prime Time Gala event of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation was…

USMCA Now In Effect Beneficial For U.S. Cattle Producers

The United States Mexico Canada Trade agreement is now in full effect. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of International Trade…

House Climate Committee’s Report Shows Ethanol Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The U.S. House Climate Committee has released their report providing recommendations for future legislation in Congress to tackle climate change.…

Anticipating Nebraska’s Economic Rebound

While the pandemic induced recession is hitting Nebraska, the state may bounce back more quickly than most.

Hundreds of Millions of Federal Dollars Stabilize South Dakota’s Economy

South Dakota’s economy did not suffer as much as many other states during the pandemic induced recession.

Names Released in Yankton Fatal Crash

A 35-year-old Vermillion, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night, June 22, in Yankton.

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…