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Pushing to Expand the Use of Federal Funds

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says cities and counties will share about two hundred million of the one point two billion dollars the Congress sent the state to deal with the pandemic.

Senate Standoff Over Police Reform Bill

The Senate is in a standoff over police reform legislation. Democrats are ready to block a republican proposal they say is inadequate.

SD Department of Health Helping Schools Plan for the Fall Start

Schools, colleges and universities across South Dakota are planning to bring students back to classrooms for the fall term.

City of Yankton to get Share of Federal Dollars

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that the state would send about two hundred million dollars of the federal CARES act funding to local governments for pandemic related costs.

One Dead in Yankton Crash

One person died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Monday night in Yankton.

Driving Election Turnout

South Dakota election officials sent absentee ballot requests to all registered voters ahead of the June primary to provide options in casting ballots.

Yankton School District to Release Fall Plans by the end of July

The Yankton School District has three work groups planning for the restart of classes on August 24th.

CARES Funding to be Shared with Cities & Counties

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state will help local governments with costs related to the coronavirus pandemic

SD Bankers Association President to Retire

The South Dakota Bankers Association says long time President Curt Everson will retire this year.

Minnesota FSA Busy Taking Acreage Reports And Working On CFAP Enrollment

Minnesota Farm Service Agency offices are keeping busy taking acreage reports from producers as well as conducting enrollment for the…

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