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Mans Body Found in Irene Alley

The Clay County Sheriffs Office says the body of a man was found about 9:30 Monday night in an alley intersecting the 200 block of East Main Street in Irene.

Corn Growers Want Administration To Fix EPA’s Supplemental RFS Rule

Corn grower leaders across the country meeting in St. Louis this week called on President Donald Trump to make the…

R-CALF Disappointed Country Of Origin Labeling Left Out Of USMCA

R-CALF members are disappointed that Congressional negotiators left mandatory country of origin labeling out of the agreement that likely will…

State of South Dakota Totaling Up Road Damage

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been totaling up the damages to state roads from several rounds of flooding this year.

“Meth, We’re On It” Explained

The “Meth, we’re on it” message launched by the State of South Dakota was the first step in a multi month campaign.

Crop Insurance Issues With Late Crop In North Dakota

The large amount of unharvested corn and low grain quality are causing crop insurance issues in the Dakotas. Currently about…

ISU Extension Specialist Says Need To Keep Corn Dry In The Grain Bin During Winter

Northern Plains farmers had one of their wettest years on record in 2019. Many are now in the process of…

City of Yankton Posts Another Strong Sales Tax Month

Yankton city sales taxes had another strong growth month.

SD Board of Regents Again Asking for Scholarship Help

The South Dakota Board of Regents will again ask the 2020 legislature to authorize and help fund a needs-based scholarship called “Dakotas Promise.” The proposal failed in this years session.

Another Home Match For Coyotes

South Dakota’s volleyball team has advanced in the National Invitational Volleyball Championships and will host a semifinal match on Saturday inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

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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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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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