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Northwestern Energy Reacting to Coronavirus

NorthWestern Energy activated a company-wide plan to address the implications of the COVID 19 outbreak while providing reliable energy service for our customers in Nebraska, South Dakota and Montana.

Information from Yankton County Emergency Management on Coronavirus

Information on coronavirus from Yankton County Emergency Management Services

Yankton Area Task Force Meets, Schools & Public Facilities Closed, Emergency Declared

The Yankton Area Task Force talks about the response to the coronavirus.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Declares Emergency, Asks Schools to Close

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the latest report from the Department of Health shows only a slight increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus

Riding the Coronavirus Tide

Medical professionals say most people that contract coronavirus will recover just fine.

Farm Service Agency Opening CRP Grasslands Enrollment

Farmers and ranchers can apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands sign up starting Monday March 16…

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill Funding Rural Finance Authority

Thursday, Minnesota State lawmakers approved funding for the Rural Finance Authority with unanimous backing in the Senate and only two…

Coronavirus Testing Drive-thru Set up in Yankton, Call Ahead Before Going There

A test center for possible exposure to coronavirus has been set up in Yankton.

Last Legislative Session

This will be the final legislative session for Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion

Swine Specialist On Covid 19 Impacts For The Pork Industry

Pork Industry officials in the United States have already voiced concern this week not only on the current shortage of…

Recent Headlines

1 week 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…

1 week 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…

1 week 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…