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Chinese Researchers Developing African Swine Fever Vaccine

Clinical trials are underway in China on an African Swine Fever vaccine both in labs and in the field. So…

Coronavirus Infections Continue, Models Not Changing

At one point, the South Dakota Department of Health was projecting up to one hundred thirty thousand people in the state would be infected with the coronavirus and that would push hospital use to a critical level.

Yankton City Commission Starts 2021 Budget Talks

Yankton City Commissioners begin the first-round of 2021 budget discussions

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Holding Options

While much of Nebraska continues to reopen following the pandemic shutdown, Governor Pete Ricketts says all options are still available

A Priority to Keep UJS Employees

The Unified Judicial System in South Dakota has about five hundred employees and a budget of about sixty million dollars.

Looking for Leadership at All Levels

There have been calls for leadership on the local and national level to deal with protests and riots over issues of equality.

Making Room for Mountain Snowmelt

Run off into the Missouri River system is expected to again be above normal this year, but flooding is not expected.

Corn Group Executive Director Thanks Senators For Hand Sanitizer Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced legislation that would extend for two years the Food and Drug Administration’s policy…

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Military Base Name Change Commission

The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to set up a commission that could recommend renaming military bases with confederate connections.

ASA Hoping Trade Snag With European Union Can Be Overcome

Trade discussions between the United States and the European Union have hit a snag. EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan says…

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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…

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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…