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NCGA President Says Signing Of Japan Trade Agreement Positive Step

This week, President Donald Trump signed the agriculture bilateral trade deal with Japan. National Corn Grower’s Association President and Iowa…

SD Board of Regents Concerned About Under Used Buildings

There has been a building boom of sorts at the six state universities over the past few years. That also means there are a number of older buildings not being used as much.

SD Legislative Hemp Study Committee Meets Again

The Industrial Hemp Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature met again in Pierre Monday.

Coyotes Pile Up Honors

University of South Dakota athletes swept the weekly honors in a pair of Summit League sports.

Robo Calls Top Complaint to the South Dakota Attorney Generals Office

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has given the office of Consumer Protection more attention since he took office earlier this year

Prime Numbers for School Districts

Schools count their students in late September and that is the number that is used to calculate state aid.

Federal Judge Blocks Missouri Law on Labeling Alternative Protein Products

A federal judge has declined to block a Missouri law that bans companies from labeling plant-based products or meat substitutes…

2019 Disastrous Season for Alfalfa Production in South Dakota

Record rainfall and flooding this growing season has resulted in a disastrous year for alfalfa production in South Dakota. Amy…

North American Meat Institute Files Lawsuit on California’s Prop 12

The North American Meat Institute has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12. NAMI Senior Vice President…

Tar Spot Showing up In Some Minnesota Corn Fields

The fungal disease tar spot is showing up in some corn fields in Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Plant Pathologist…

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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…

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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…

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…