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Will Corona Virus in China Derail Ag Purchases in Phase One Deal?

The spread of the corona virus has left the market skeptical about China’s ability to meet the $36 billion of…

SDSU Teams with University of Minnesota on Vet Degree

South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota have formed a new collaborative professional program leading to a Doctor…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Board of Directors has set state and national policy priorities for 2020. President Steve Nelson says…

Trade Focus of Discussions at NCBA Convention

Trade is part of the discussion going on in San Antonio, Texas this week at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…

Producers Encouraged to Comment on EQIP

Comments on an interim rule for NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program rule or EQIP will be taken until February 18.…

Yankton County Commissioners Talking to Unhappy Townships

Members of the Yankton County Commission are meeting with representatives of five townships that have threatened to leave the county.

Liz May Announces Run for South Dakota’s Lone House Seat

It appears that South Dakota republicans will have a primary race for the states lone Congressional seat.

No Opposition to Spanish Driver’s License Test

A bill that allow the drivers license test in South Dakota to be given in Spanish was before the Senate Transportation Committee Wednesday.

Yankton County Commission Adopts Local Control Resolution

The Yankton County Commission this week passed a resolution of support for local control.

Twins To Play Game In D.R.

Major League Baseball is returning to the Dominican Republic for the first time in 20 years.

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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…