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USD Sets Graduation Date

Seniors at the University of South Dakota finishing classes this week now have a date set for graduation ceremonies.

Rendering Companies Busy Hauling Euthanized Hogs

It’ll be a busy week for rendering plants picking up dead livestock being euthanized due to the effects of the…

House Ag Chairman And Minnesota Governor Working To Get Processors Operating Again

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson held a news conference along with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Worthington on Wednesday…

Iowa Biofuel Groups Support Clean Fuels Deployment Act Legislation

Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Iowa led a bi partisan group of Congress people introducing the Clean Fuels Deployment Act legislation…

Cities Can’t Rely on Reserve Funds

While the first three months of city sales tax collections have been very good, future returns are expected to crater due to effects of the pandemic.

Hospitals Short of Testing Supplies

State and federal health officials say the key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus is testing and contact tracing.

Testing Key to Easing Coronavirus Restrictions

A key to keeping South Dakota on a “Back to Normal” path as announced by Governor Kristi Noem is testing.

Nebraska Restaurants Prepare to Reopen

Restaurants in Nebraska will be allowed to start reopening under new “Directed Health Measures” released by Governor Pete Ricketts.

Midwest Dairy Donates $500,000 To Food Banks In Ten States

Midwest Dairy officials say they are donating $500,000 to food banks in ten Midwest states to purchase dairy products for…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Outlines “Back to Normal” Plan

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem outlined her “Back to Normal” plan for businesses and residents.

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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…

1 week 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…

1 week 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…