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Yankton Fire Department Open House

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, the Yankton Fire Department held its annual open house Wednesday night.

SD Juvenile Justice Task Force Meets

A council dedicated to overseeing juvenile justice reform may have some changes for the 2020 legislature to consider.

Interim Legislative Committee Starting To Write New Industrial Hemp Bill

South Dakota’s Interim Legislative Hemp Study Committee is in the process of writing a bill that would legalize the growing…

Minnesota Agriculture And Health Departments Helping Farmers Deal With Stress

The Minnesota State Agriculture and Health Departments are teaming up to hold half a dozen meetings to help train individuals…

SD Board of Regents Looking at the Falling Numbers

A three percent dip in fall enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities will force a reaction from the Board of Regents.

Vaping and Schools

School districts across the state are dealing with kids and vaping in one form or another.

SD Legislators Looking to Help Struggling Counties

Several rounds of flooding mixed with some strong storms has created major problems for a number of counties.

South Dakota 4Hers Holding Several Events To Celebrate National 4H Week

This week through October 12 is National 4H week. The South Dakota 4H program just began its new year on…

R CALF Files Suit Against The USDA On Mandated Rule For RFID Tags

R-CALF USA has filed suit against USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in federal district court in Casper, Wyoming.…

Center For Rural Affairs Pleased With Broadband Funding But Wants Mapping Fix

The USDA has announced $152 million in rural broadband development funding. The funds support developing and improving rural broadband service…

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

2 days ago in Local

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…

2 days ago in Local

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…

3 days ago in Local

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…

3 days ago in Local

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…