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Stock Grower’s Executive Pleased Companion State Inspected Meat Bill Introduced

Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney has introduced a companion measure in the House to South Dakota Senator Mike Round’s New Markets…

Iowa Soybean Association Says State Legislative Session Positive For Agriculture

Iowa State lawmakers have now wrapped up their 2020 session completing their business on Sunday. Iowa Soybean Association Public Affairs…

One Dead in Sioux Falls Crash

One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on the Interstate 29-Interstate 229 interchange in Sioux Falls.

One Dead in Yankton County Crash

One person died and another person was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton.

Vietnam Signs Free Trade Deal With The European Union

Last week, Vietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Union. When it takes effect in July the E.U.…

Grants Available to Help Nebraska Businesses & Workers

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says the state will use part of the federal funding they got to help businesses and workers get the economy going again.

GOP Control of the Senate in Play

A Des Moines Register poll released over the weekend shows democrat challenger Theresa Greenfield with a forty-six to forty three percent lead over incumbent republican Senator Joni Ernst. That could set the stage for a democratic takeover of the Senate in November.

Pandemic Effects Create Ag Policy Questions

The University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute or FAPRI in their June report notes that the forecasted…

Second Round Of Trade Talks Start With The United Kingdom

The second round of trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom get underway today (Monday). National Cattlemen’s…

Universities Cautiously Optimistic About Fall Numbers

Many colleges and universities are looking ahead to a shorter fall term and a combination of online classes to help students and staff avoid more exposure to the coronavirus. That has led to fears of losses of students and revenue.

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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…

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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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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…