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South Dakota D.O.T. Gets Ready for Winter

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is getting its supplies and snowplows ready for winter.

USD Facing Challenges & Opportunities

University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring outlined the progress and challenges facing the school in her annual “State of the University” speech Thursday afternoon.

Nebraska NRCS Taking Applications For Funding Of Conservation Easements

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Nebraska is announcing they have funding available for conservation easements in counties damaged by…

Cattle Industry Leaders Testify At Senate Ag Committee Hearing On Market Volatility

Representatives of the cattle industry spoke with members of the Senate Agriculture Committee at a hearing this week. National Cattlemen’s…

Avera Behaviorial Health Partnering with the Human Services Center

A tornado that damaged a Sioux Falls hospital could end up being a benefit to the Human Services Center in Yankton.

Iowa Ag Secretary Says Japan Trade Deal Good News For Farmers And Ranchers

The U.S.-Japanese Bilateral Trade agreement was signed this week by President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Iowa…

No Hangover For Twins

Jonathan Schoop hit Minnesota’s record 300th home run, Willians Astudillo also went deep and the AL Central champion Twins rallied past the Detroit Tigers 10-4 Thursday to move within one victory of giving the major leagues four 100-win teams for the first time.

Big Ten Openers On Tap

Another Saturday of college football action includes Big 10 matchups for both Nebraska and Minnesota.

Vikings Have Division Matchup

The Chicago Bears took a big step toward the NFC North championship when they beat Minnesota at Soldier Field last season.

Augie Wins Key To City

The key is back at Augustana.

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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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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…