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Another Tight Budget Expected

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her budget address to the legislature next week amid wide anticipation.

Impeachment Diverting Attention in Congress

Congress approved another short term spending plan last week, keeping the federal government open until late December.

Farm Bureau Official Says House Leaders Need To Bring USMCA Up For A Vote

The latest indications are that the vote on ratifying the USMCA trade agreement could get pushed into 2020. Earlier House…

OCM Says Federal Government Shouldn’t Have Given Trade Aid To JBS

The Organization for Competitive Markets isn’t happy with U.S. trade aid payments going to JBS. Recently the Brazilian company got…

FEMA Responding to Multiple Disasters

The latest round of federal disaster declarations for eleven counties in South Dakota includes individual assistance.

South Dakota Senator Says Beef Integrity Act Provides Voluntary COOL

South Dakota Senator’s John Thune and Mike Rounds have introduced a bill to provide country of origin labeling for United…

Corn Growers File Comment On EPA Supplemental Proposed Rule Calling For Changes

Close to 2,000 National Corn Growers Association members have filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency on their supplemental proposed…

Minnesota Farmers Union Priorities Include Trade,Infrastructure And Health Care

Minnesota Farmers Union members wrapped up their state convention over the weekend. President Gary Wertish says they have several concerns…

Cold, Snowy Winter Forecast on Track

The prediction of a colder and snowy winter looks to be holding.

USD Women Suffer First Loss

No. 22 Missouri State ended South Dakota’s perfect start to the season with a 74-66 victory on Monday night 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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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…