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South Dakota Fertilizer Company Not Seeing Any Major Covid 19 Disruptions

There have been no major supply disruptions from the coronavirus or Covid-19 outbreak for one local fertilizer business. That’s according…

Ag Development Zoning Legislation Sent To The Governor

The South Dakota Senate accepted an amendment placed in the Governor’s Ag Development Zoning Bill and approved it sending the…

Schools Watching Spread of COVID-19

Yankton School officials are watching carefully for signs of any coronavirus exposures.

Sports Facing Shutdown

The NCAA has canceled its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus.

Duffy Garners Honor

South Dakota senior guard Ciara Duffy has been named the espnW Mid-Major Player of the Year.

NAIA Tourneys End

The NAIA, like the NCAA, has cancelled major events including the men’s and women’s national basketball tourneys.

NCAA Decision Hits Omaha

The cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournaments shook the nation and Omaha will be one of the cities taking a hit as a result of the NCAA’s overall shutdown.

Hoiberg Addresses Criticism

Facing criticism for coaching his team when he was not feeling well, Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg wrote in a social media post he would not have been on the bench if he knew his presence could expose others to illness.

Legislative Frustration

The main run of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session is set to wrap up today.

Making the Last Budget Push

South Dakota legislators will work through the day in an attempt to pass a 2021 budget and wrap up the main run of the session.

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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…