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Meridian Bridge Inspection Delayed

The double deck, Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton was reopened as a walking-biking bridge in 2011, after the new, four lane Discovery Bridge was completed.

Competitive Race in District 19

One of the more competitive legislative races this week was the contest for the state House in District 19.

R CALF CEO Says Brazil’s Track Record On Food Safety Getting Worse

Brazil which is the world’s largest beef and chicken exporter and the fourth largest pork exporter is now struggling with…

Delivering Justice to All

Many of those in the legal system are hearing the cries for justice following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis Police.

Incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds Gets Big Primary Win

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds defeated his primary opponent, Scyller Borglum in the republican primary this week by a seventy-five to twenty five percent margin.

Center For Rural Affairs Wants Property Tax Relief And Incentives Bills Passed

Iowa state lawmakers went back into session this week and Nebraska’s State Senators return to Unicameral July 20. Both have…

Nebraska Spring And Winter Wheat Crops Looking Good So Far

Nebraska which usually has about 5,000 acres of spring wheat planted saw more seeded this year. State Wheat Commission Executive…

Iowa Poultry CEO And Executive Says Egg Producers Need CFAP Funding Aid

Iowa’s Senators, Governor and State Agriculture Director are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include egg producers in the…

Preparing for the Revenue Drop

The City of Yankton is starting to make budget adjustments in anticipation of revenue drops due to the pandemic.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Wins Primary Challenge

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson took another step toward returning to Washington for another term by defeating his republican challenger

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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…

7 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…