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One Dead in Watertown Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist from Watertown was killed early Saturday morning when he slammed into a house.

City Sales Taxes Hit Flat Spot

After several positive months in a row, sales taxes have dipped a bit.

Chaos in Syria

The situation in Syria between US forces, the Kurds and the Turks is fluid and confusing.

Vermillion Chamber Breaks Fund Raising Goal

The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company wrapped up a fundraising drive by going well past their goal.

Farm Group President Says More Needed To Address Climate Change

South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced new legislation to make more accurate weather forecasting. State Farmers Union President Doug…

Pork President Says It’s Positive Pork Industry Going Away From Ractopamine Use

Tyson Foods plans to end use of the feed additive ractopamine used in pork starting in February of 2020. JBS…

Bids Opened for Huether Family Aquatics Center

Yankton city officials held the bid opening for the Huether Family Aquatics Center yesterday (Thursday) and the results turned into a pleasant surprise.

R CALF CEO Says USDA Needs To Step Up Cattle Market Investigation Following Explosion

Thursday, Cargill officials reported an explosion at a small stand alone building that’s part of their Dodge City, Kansas beef…

NMPF Asking Administration To Keep Pushing Retaliatory Tariffs Against The E.U. On Dairy

The National Milk Producers Federation has written to President Donald Trump asking him to stay the course on retaliation against…

Insurance, Autism & Coverage

Federal law may force more insurance policies to cover services for those on the autism spectrum, including adults.

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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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