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Name Released in Hutchinson County Fatal Accident

A 15-year-old Parkston female has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near Parkston.

ACE Pushing For Ethanol Legislation Introduced In The House

American Coalition for Ethanol members are uniting to push the EPA and Congress to help the ethanol industry which is…

Nebraska Rural Poll Shows Mixed Results On Immigration And Undocumented Workers

The recent Nebraska Rural Poll on immigration and undocumented workers came in with mixed opinions. Survey Manager in the UNL…

Interim Appropriations Committee Going on the Road

The Interim Joint Appropriations Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature will be on the road this week.

Corn Growers President Says Interest Deferral While Positive Is Just Band Aid Help

The announcement Friday by the USDA that its deferring accrual of interest for all producer’s spring 2019 crop year insurance…

Farm Leader Expects Interim Committee To Come Up With Hemp Proposal

The South Dakota Legislative interim committee on Industrial Hemp is holding their second meeting today. State Farmers Union President Doug…

Last Lap for Yankton’s Fantle Memorial Park Pool

The Memorial Park Pool in Yankton closed for the final time on Friday. Construction on the Huether Family Aquatic Center in the same location is set to begin later this year.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Opposes New Taxes to Offset Old Taxes

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he is still opposed to raising any taxes to offset property taxes.

Signs in Place as School Starts Across South Dakota

As schools open for the fall term across South Dakota, new signs will be posted to greet students and parents.

Vikings Win Another Exhibition

Rookie tight end Irv Smith Jr. and backup wide receiver Brandon Zylstra each had touchdown receptions, and the Vikings used a versatile offense to beat the Seahawks 25-19 in a preseason matchup.

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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…

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IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

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GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

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EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…