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South Dakota Farm Group President Pleased Congress Approves Family Farmer Relief Act

The Senate has now followed the House and passed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The measure expands farmers…

SD Democratic Party Names New Executive Director

Stacey Burnette is the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party

SD Board of Regents Talking College Affordability

The South Dakota Board of Regents will be meeting this week in Ft Pierre, holding their annual strategic planning session.

CFRA Spokesman Says FCC Takes A Good First Step In Improving Rural Broadband Access

The Federal Communications Commission has approved an order to help better identify gaps in broadband coverage throughout rural America. Center…

Beef Deal With The European Union A Big Win For U.S. Cattle Producers

President Donald Trump has signed a trade agreement with the European Union which gives the U.S. a larger share of…

FEMA Updating Flood Maps in Clay and Union Counties

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing updated flood maps for Clay and Union Counties.

Millions at Risk from Pre-Diabetes

A report from the American Diabetes Association shows cases of diabetes rising sharply in South Dakota over the last ten years

Sano Blast Beats Braves

Miguel Sanó’s pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.

Jacks Get High Preseason Rating

The South Dakota State University football team has matched its highest-ever ranking in a preseason poll, checking in at No. 3 in the initial STATS FCS media poll of the 2019 season.

Summit League Losing School?

An announcement Tuesday could reduce the size of the Summit League by one school.

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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…

16 hours 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…

2 days ago in Local

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,…