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South Dakota Corn Group Hosting Call With FSA Administrator And Congressman

South Dakota Corn is hosting a conference call this week on Wednesday June 3 at 3:30 with Farm Service Agency…

Pandemic Hits Nebraska Tourism Hard

Nebraska’s tourism industry has taken a big hit from the pandemic and will have a challenging year.

Predicted Infection Peak Pushed Back

Health experts had been predicting a big peak in coronavirus cases around July first with as many as one hundred thirty thousand infections statewide.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Praises Peaceful Protestors

Several nights of protests in Omaha and Lincoln led to property damage and one death when a business owner shot a looter while defending himself in the Old Market in Omaha.

Former DOJ Attorney Says There Must Be In Depth Investigation Into Cattle Markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is continuing its investigation into cattle markets and pricing. Also, President Trump has called for…

Extension Specialist Says Heat Stress This Week Could Cause Higher Death Losses In Hogs

Temperatures in the Nineties this week in the Northern Plains could cause heat stress in hogs. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist…

Farm Group President Says Agriculture Needs Increase In Relief Aid

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven wants to give more pandemic relief to farmers. He says those losses due to the…

Aftermath of a Protest Gone Bad

Damages are being assessed and clean up underway in and around the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls following Sunday nights protest that turned violent.

Heat Could Bring Severe Weather

The jump in temperatures this week may bring the first real threat of severe weather to much of the northern plains.

No Voting by Mail Just Yet

Voting by mail has become a hot button issue in some states.

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6 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…

6 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…

6 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…

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…

7 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…