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South Dakota Meth Issue Getting Attention

A legislator who spent the summer on an interim committee studying the illegal drug situation is hoping South Dakotas new “Meth, I’m On It” campaign will help.

Nebraska Corn Executive Encourages Nebraskans To Comment On EPA RFS Rule

The Comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed RFS rule ends on November 29. Nebraska Corn Board and Corn…

Nebraska Cattle Group President Says Reopening In December Of Tyson Plant Is Positive

Tyson officials hope to complete the reconstruction of their Holcomb, Kansas meat processing plant and reopen in December following an…

Keeping Downtown Alive

Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas.

Jacks Gain Home Win

South Dakota State men’s basketball came out victorious in a closely-contested matchup Tuesday night, defeating North Alabama 78-73 at Frost Arena.

GPAC Tabs Year’s Best

The 2019 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Football All-Conference Team has been selected after a vote of the league coaches on Sunday, November 17.

Race to 5G Service

Sioux Falls will be among the first cities in the country to have 5G broadband cell service go online.

Eck Earns National Honor

South Dakota State University offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Jason Eck was named Tuesday as the 2019 recipient of the Football Championship Subdivision Assistant Coach of the Year Award by the American Football Coaches Association.

USD Women Keep Top Rating

University of South Dakota women’s basketball ranks first in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll for the third-straight week.

Wild Beats Sabres

Zach Parise scored twice, Alex Stalock made 30 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1.

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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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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…