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Gophers Upset Buckeyes

Marcus Carr scored a career-high 35 points and Daniel Oturu had 14 points and 13 rebounds for Minnesota in an 84-71 upset of third-ranked Ohio State.

USD Women Roll On

South Dakota senior guard Ciara Duffy tied her season-high of 23 points to lead the Coyotes to a 96-64 victory over Montana on Sunday afternoon inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Weekend File for December 15, 2019

The Yankton School Board on the Weekend File

SD Legislators Get Jump on Budget Hearings

The joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature held three days of hearings in Pierre last week.

Congress Working on Blocking Robo-Calls

A bill banning robo-calls is moving through Congress

US House Stalemates on Prescription Drug Plan

The US House passed a bill this week sponsored by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would allow the federal government to negotiate lower prices on the most expensive prescription drugs each year.

Phase One Trade Deal Between U.S. And China Confirmed

Both the U.S. and China confirmed today what has been widely reported the initial phase of a trade agreement between…

Farm Group Leader Pleased With Improvements To USMCA

A vote on the USMCA trade agreement could happen next week in the House. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish…

NMPF Pleased With House Passage Of Ag Labor Legislation

This week, the House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, an ag labor bill that provides comprehensive immigration reform. National…

Dairy Executive Pleased With Enrollment Period Extension For DMC And MFP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the enrollment period for both the Dairy Margin Coverage and Market Facilitation Payment…

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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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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…