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Rate Hikes Set for Yankton City Services

Rates for water, wastewater and solid waste in Yankton will be going up later this fall.

Groundbreaking for SD Vets Cemetery

Groundbreaking for the first veteran’s cemetery in South Dakota was held Monday just north of Sioux Falls.

Update on Food for Thought

A program called “Food for Thought” has been helping families in the Yankton School District for the last few years.

Democratic Office Holders Optimistic About Party Future

The South Dakota Democratic Party is going through some tough financial times, closing offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City and having their remaining staff work remotely.

More Power House Work at Gavins Point Dam

More work is scheduled in and around Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River over the next few years.

ASA Vice President Says Other Trade Deals Spurring China To Negotiating Table

Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators are scheduled to meet in October to take up trade resolution talks. American Soybean Association…

STC Executive Hopes Locks And Dams Upgrades Don’t Cause Shipping Disruptions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead with locks and dams upgrades on the Illinois River which will…

National Biodiesel Board Disappointed Court Fails To Rule On Small Refiner Waivers

The National Biodiesel Board is disappointed with a court decision declining to review the EPA’s refusal to properly account for…

Farm Bureau Economist Not Surprised Farmers Falling Behind On Loan Repayments

A U.S. banking regulator says more farmers are falling behind on loans held by commercial banks when compared to last…

Polls Spotlight MVFC Teams

Two-time defending national champ North Dakota State and FCS playoff semifinalist South Dakota State headline a list of seven MVFC teams receiving votes in the polls this week.

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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…

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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…