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Nebraska Farm Group Leader Says SBA Loan Program Should Include Agriculture

Farm organizations along with some House members are charging the Small Business Administration with not following Congressional intent by excluding…

Ag Lenders Changing Business Practices Due To COVID 19 Pandemic

COVID-19 is definitely changing the way agriculture is doing business and that’s true in the financial sector. Farm Credit Services…

Federal Government Slow to Recognize Coronavirus Threat

The federal government is being criticized for an initial slow response to the threat of the coronavirus.

Yankton School District Making Adjustments

With closings likely to extend to the end of the year, the Yankton School District is also adjusting.

South Dakota Legislature’s Special Session To Focus On The Budget

The South Dakota Legislature is expected to return to Pierre in June for a special session called by the Governor.…

NACD Asks Congress To Fully Fund Conservation Programs In FY Appropriations Bill

The National Association of Conservation Districts is one of 76 groups that’s written to Congress requesting full funding for conservation…

SD Unemployment Claims Rising

Millions of people across the country have filed for unemployment benefits as businesses close due to the spread of the coronavirus.

SD Representative Bob Glanzer Dies from COVID-19 Complications

South Dakota State Representative Bob Glanzer of Huron died Friday night. He was 74

Governor Kristi Noem News Conference

Friday April 3 News Conference with SD Governor Kristi Noem

Weekend File for April 5, 2020

The Yankton City Commission passed an emergency ordinance this week closing some businesses and limiting public gatherings due to the ongoing pandemic.

Recent Headlines

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…