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Hiring Teachers During a Pandemic

With the early end of the school year and ongoing pandemic, it has been challenging for school districts to hire teachers.

Coronavirus Infection Curve Flattening

At one point, state health officials predicted up to one hundred thirty thousand people in the state could be infected with the coronavirus by early July.

New Chief Justice Selected

Current South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Steven Jensen has been selected to serve as the next Chief Justice.

Pork Council Working With SDSU On Lifting Backlog Of Unprocessed Hogs

The Meat Laboratory at SDSU is working with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council to harvest animals and provide state…

South Dakota Beekeeper Says NCGA Program Beneficial For Honeybee Health

The National Corn Grower’s Association is launching the second year of its BeSure program. That effort is aimed at helping…

ASA Leaders Say Despite Recent Hiccup, China Expected To Follow Through On Trade Deal

A possible hiccup in trade relations between the U.S. and China occurred recently after President Trump threatened to punish China…

NBB Asks EPA For Transparency On Any GAP SRE Petitions

The National Biodiesel Board has written to the EPA administrator asking that he disclose any small refiner exemption petitions for…

Primary Voters Make Their Decisions

Voters across the state decided local and legislative races Tuesday.

Banks Working on Details of the Paycheck Protection Program

Banks and businesses have been dealing with the details of the “Paycheck Protection Program” since Congress authorized it in March as part of the economic bailout.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Calls for Creative Solutions after Sioux Falls Riot

Governor Kristi Noem was in Sioux Falls Monday looking at damages caused by Sunday nights riot and talking to business owners as they cleaned up.

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…