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One Dead in Lake County Crash

One man died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash south of Madison.

Names Released in Two Separate Fatal Accidents

Names have been released in two fatal crashes

SD Senator John Thune, the President & Impeachment

Many of the republican Senators who voted to acquit President Trump in his impeachment trial said they were worried about the precedent that would be set.

Nebraska Cattle Group Encouraged Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Revenue Committee

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee has advanced out of committee, LB 974 and sent it on for floor debate on…

Army Corps And OMB Approves Lower Mississippi River Deepening Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Office of Management and Budget have given the go ahead to deepening…

SD Senator Mike Rounds, the President & Pardons

President Trump said he didn’t want to talk about a possible pardon of Roger Stone after he was convicted on charges of lying to Congress and other charges.

Moderate to Major Flood Risks

The first official flood outlook of the year shows moderate to major flooding is likely on rivers in eastern South Dakota.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Reaching Out to State Tribes

Governor Kristi Noem is asking the nine Native American tribes in South Dakota to work with the state in fighting crime and illegal drugs on their reservations.

IFU President Says It’s A Good First Step For Inspector General To Review MFP

USDA’s Inspector General Phyllis Fong told lawmakers this week, her office is reviewing USDA’s authority to provide more than $20…

Pork Leader Still Hoping For U.S. Trade Deal With Vietnam

European Union lawmakers have approved a free trade agreement with Vietnam that will eliminate almost all tariffs over ten years.…

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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…