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Bison Do It Again

The North Dakota State football team finished the first 16-0 season in modern college football history with a 28-20 victory over No. 2-ranked James Madison University in the Division I FCS Championship game Saturday afternoon.

One Dead in Lawrence County Crash

One person died in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning southwest of Nemo, S.D.

Legislator Favors Setting Priorities Then the Budget

While the final budget is the last bill passed by the South Dakota legislature each year, some legislators says spending priorities should be outlined earlier.

Sioux Falls Doppler Radar Getting Upgrade

The doppler radar at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls will be offline for several days later this month.

USDA Reports Disappointing for Farmers, Market Still Closes Higher

USDA’s much anticipated January report was a disappointment for farmers and the trade as they did not get the yield…

Governor Noem Drops Opposition to Legalizing Hemp in SD

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has dropped her opposition to the legalization of hemp production in the state. She said…

USMCA Delayed Again…..

The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement has hit another snag. Farm Bureau members will be talking about that and trade in…

NRCS Taking Public Comment on Popular Conservation Programs

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking public comment on two popular conservation programs. Minnesota Land Stewardship Project Policy Program…

House Bill Would Prohibit Checkoff Dollars Going to Lobbying Groups

The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act was introduced in the House this week. It’s a companion measure to the…

US Senate Prepares for Impeachment Trial of President Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she will send the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate “soon.”

Recent Headlines

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…