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Immigrants Necessary for Economic Growth

For states and communities in the region to grow, there will need to be more outreach to immigrant communities.

Impeachment Penalties Didn’t Fit the Crime

The US Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Trump by voting down two charges that had been brought against him, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Pleased With Ag Development Bill Introduction

Senate Bill 157, the Governor’s Ag Development Legislation that calls for revisions to the zoning and permitting process has been…

Waterways Council Pleased With Corps Work Plan Funding

This week has been a week of disappointments and positive news for backers of inland waterway projects. Waterways Council Senior…

Voters Approve Yankton School District Opt Out

Voters in the Yankton School District approved a property tax opt out by a fifty-four to forty six percent margin. Just under twenty seven percent of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesdays election.

Nebraska Corn Growers Want Unicameral To Pass Property Tax Relief

The effort to get a property tax relief bill passed is continuing in this year’s session of the Nebraska Legislature.…

NAWG Concerned With President’s 2021 Budget Proposal

The National Association of Wheat Growers is voicing concern over the budget proposal put forth by President Donald Trump for…

Corps of Engineers Continues Flood Preparations

The Corps of Engineers is working to further lower levels on Missouri River reservoirs in anticipation of heavy spring run off.

Huskers Lose Heartbreaker

Jalen Smith had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Eric Ayala scored 16 and No. 9 Maryland edged Nebraska 72-70 to extend its winning streak to seven games and remain alone atop the Big Ten.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named its weekly basketball Players of the Week.

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7 days 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…

7 days 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…

7 days 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…