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One Dead in I-29 Crash

One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Toronto.

Finding More Telecom Workers

South Dakota Senator John Thune and co-sponsors have introduced the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, a bill to address the shortage of trained workers that are necessary to fill next-generation jobs in the telecommunications industry

States Prepare for Coronavirus Spread

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says despite the low risk, the state is preparing a response to the possible spread of the coronavirus

Congress Backing Funding for Coronavirus Battle

Congress is ready to allocate dollars to fend off the spread of the coronavirus.

ICCI Frustrated Iowa Legislature Fails To Hold Hearing On CAFO Moratorium Bill

Iowa State lawmakers have stalled efforts to hold a vote or even have a hearing on a confined animal feedlot…

Yankton County Emergency Services Practicing for the Next Disaster

The Yankton County Emergency Operations Center was activated Thursday to prepare for possible spring flooding.

Nebraska Ethanol Board Leader Pleased Administration Vows To Limit SREs In RFS

The Trump administration has decided to limit the small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. That’s based on a…

ICA CEO Pleased CAFO Moratorium Billed Killed In Iowa Legislature

The Iowa Legislature stalled efforts by anti ag activists to push forward a moratorium bill on confined animal feeding operations.…

Minnesota Farmer Testifies Before House Ways And Means Committee On Trade War Impacts

This week, Crookston Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault testified in front of the House Ways and Means Committee on the impact…

Jacks Drop Overtime Affair

South Dakota State saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end Thursday at North Dakota State, falling 71-69 in overtime.

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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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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…