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Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Loosening Loan Restrictions For COVID 19 Pandemic Help

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation that loosens restrictions for loans through the State Agriculture Department’s Rural Finance Authority…

Grocery Supply Chain Stays Strong

The supply chain to grocery stores is strong and people will be able to find the supplies they need.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Will Not Issue a “Stay at Home” Order

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says people should keep their distance as a way to slow the spread of coronavirus but does not plan to issue a “stay at home” order

More Directed Health Measures in Nebraska

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has now issued the seventh Directed Health Measure for a cluster of south-central counties

Yankton County Commission Planning for Online Meetings

The Yankton County Commission is waiting for advice from the state on how to conduct their meetings in the future

Planning for High School Graduations

With no classes for South Dakota students through at least May first, schools are figuring out how to help seniors get done, and then work out graduation.

SD Legislators Grind Through Long Last Day

South Dakota legislators took over fifteen hours to work through the last day of the 2020 session this week.

CPA CEO Says Trump Administration Not Delaying Collection Of Tariff Duties

The Trump administration has reversed its earlier decision to delay collecting tariffs from U.S. trading partners due to the Covid…

Farm Service Agency Relaxing Loan Deadlines Due To COVID 19

The USDA Farm Service Agency is relaxing loan deadlines due to the effects of the coronavirus. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce…

CFRA Official Says Good Move By The USDA To Extend Reconnect Application Deadline

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for applying for the ReConnect Pilot Program from March 31 to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…