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Chiefs To Face Niners In Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a long Super Bowl wait by beating the Tennessee Titans for the AFC championship.

Vaulters Steal Spotlight

South Dakota senior Chris Nilsen placed third in the elite vault competition and the Coyotes swept the top-four spots in the women’s collegiate competition over the weekend at the National Pole Vault Summit in Reno.

Nebraska Senators Looking Over Property Tax Cut Bill

A bill to roll back property taxes about fifteen percent over three years will be considered by Nebraska lawmakers.

Broadband Expansion Critical for State Development

Continued state support for broadband expansion will be critical this year.

Business Group Likes Tone of Governor’s Message

In her State of the State speech, Governor Kristi Noem laid out a business friendly agenda, saying rapid economic expansion will help fund vital state programs.

Agriculture Groups See Short and Long Term Benefits from China Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Vice Premier signed the phase one trade agreement between the two nations Wednesday in…

U.S. Agriculture Highlights the Importance of USMCA

The Senate ratified the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Thursday by an overwhelming majority. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says…

Senate Approves USMCA, Will Increase Ag Exports $2.2 Billion

Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the USMCA trade deal on an 89-10 vote. Farmers for Free Trade Co-Executive Director Angela…

Governor Ricketts Outlines Goals for Unicameral

This week Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts outlined his legislative goals for the 2020 Unicameral. He recommends including $50 million to…

Farm Credit Services Establishes Swine Endowment at SDSU

Farm Credit Services of America has committed to establishing an endowed faculty position in swine production in the South Dakota…

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5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

6 days 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…

6 days 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…