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Total Traffic Down, Speeders Going Faster

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has reported that traffic on state highways is down about forty percent, mostly due to the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Northwest Iowa Farms Escape Frost And Freeze Damage

The recent round of cooler weather didn’t cause any damage to fields in Northwest Iowa. Iowa State University Extension Field…

Farmers Need To Know CARES Payment Rules

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says he intends to raise the payment cap limits on coronavirus relief funds going out to…

Senators Asking For Indemnity Payments For Pork Producers Euthanizing Animals

A Bipartisan group of 14 Senators led by Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa are urging indemnity support for…

Farm Bankruptcies Rising In The Northern Plains

An American Farm Bureau Intel report shows farm bankruptcy filings on the rise for five straight years. Their latest report…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Defends Business Reopening Plan

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been criticized for allowing some parts of the state’s economy to reopen while coronavirus infection numbers continue to rise.

Launch Nebraska.Com to Help School Districts Restart in the Fall

Even though the school year in Nebraska ended in March for most school districts, planning is underway for the restart of classes this fall.

Commerce Department Upholds Countervailing Duties On Argentina Biodiesel

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined there are no changed circumstances and is keeping countervailing duties on imports of…

Helping Businesses Plan to Reopen

As businesses start to reopen following the pandemic shutdown, many are finding little information to guide them.

NCGA President Pleased Senators Urging That RFS Be Kept Intact

A bipartisan group of Midwest Senators are urging the Trump Administration to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard and reject requests…

Recent Headlines

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…