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South Dakota Officials Fear Loss of Farmers With Economic Trifecta

South Dakota leaders are concerned about the state of the farm economy with the ongoing trade war and now the…

USB Approved $75 Million Budget for 2020

The United Soybean Board approved a $75 million checkoff budget for fiscal year 2020 at their meeting in Fargo, North…

EPA Sends WOTUS Rewrite to OMB

The Environmental Protection Agency has sent their rewrite of the Waters of the U.S. Rule to the Office of Management…

Corn Congress Successful

National Corn Grower Association members made Capital Hill visits last week during their annual Corn Congress. NCGA President Lynn Chrisp…

China Buys U.S. Sorghum Amidst Trade War

China recently made its biggest purchase of U.S. sorghum since April, buying 51,000 metric tons. Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association and…

SD Highway Patrol in the Midst of the Meth Fight

The new Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol says their troopers will be doing more than just pulling over speeders

Legislators Watching Free Speech Policy at South Dakota Universities

The South Dakota Board of Regents is in the process of implementing a law the legislature passed this year that is called “an act to promote free speech and intellectual diversity” at the state’s universities.

Zebra Mussels Attached to Gavins Point Dam

While the recent discovery of zebra mussels in Lake Sharpe raised alarms, damages are being done further down the Missouri River.

Yankton Youth Soccer Gets Home Field Advantage

The Yankton City Commission approved a plan that should ensure a long-term home for youth soccer.

Twins Hold Off Yankees

Mitch Garver hit two of five home runs by the Twins, who held on for an 8-6 victory over the Yankees after a tone-setting triple play in the first inning .

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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…

6 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…

1 day 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,…