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Iowa Pork President Says New State Ag Protection Law Should Hold Up

This year’s Iowa legislature approved a new ag protection law that was watered down from previous attempts that couldn’t survive…

Climate Trends Point to Warmer, Drier Through Summer

Many of the forecast trends are pointing to a warmer, drier pattern as we get into the summer months.

Another Pandemic Sweeping the Country

There is another pandemic sweeping the country now.

The Weekend File. The Yankton City Commission Starts 2021 Budget Work

The Yankton City Commission is starting on the 2021 budget.

Planning for Back to School

The Yankton School District is planning to welcome students back to their buildings on August 24th.

United States Dairy Groups Criticizing Canada For TRQ Allocations

The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation are sharply criticizing Canada’s allocation of its tariff rate quotas…

Senators Discount Impact of Bolton Book

Republican Senators are mostly dismissing claims made by former National Security Advisor John Bolton in his book about his time serving under President Trump.

Research Shows Benefits of Wearing a Face Mask

The debate continues over the use of face masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Running a Primary in a Pandemic

The June second primary in South Dakota was conducted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Senator Says Optimism Growing For Passage Of His Meat Shipment Bill

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says optimism is growing for passage of his New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry…

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…