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Mid America Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

The May, Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index improved from April but is still at a recessionary level.

NFU Suggests Changes To SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

The National Farmers Union is advising those producers applying for help through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to…

Nebraska National Guard Called Up to Aid Omaha and Lincoln Police

The Nebraska National Guard has been called in to support police in Omaha and Lincoln following several nights of protests that turned violent.

Protest in Sioux Falls Turns Violent, National Guard Called In

A peaceful protest turned into a riot late last night in Sioux Falls.

Iowa Agriculture Department Helping Producers With Disposal Costs

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is working to help the states farmers and ranchers get through the…

Economist Says Pandemic Cost To Nebraska Agriculture Close To $2 Billion Dollars

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or CFAP legislation is providing $16 billion to farmers and ranchers across the country. USDA…

Corn Grower’s President Says Biofuels Industry Needs Federal Funding Help

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition…

State of Emergency and Curfew Imposed in Sioux Falls. National Guard Called In

South Dakota National Guard activated and deployed to Sioux Falls

Nebraska Governor Announces Livestock Grant Relief Program

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts this week announced that $100 million is available for livestock producers under the Nebraska Coronavirus Relief…

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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…