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Agriculture Conservation Easement Program Sign-up Deadline Nears

The sign-up deadline for the NRCS Agriculture Conservation Easement Program or ACEP is December 1. South Dakota NRCS ACEP Coordinator…

SD Legislature’s Executive Board Takes on TIF Districts

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature met Monday to review a number of issues ahead of the 2018 session.

SD Retirement System Only One Fully Funded

A recent national report said that South Dakotas state retirement system was the only one in the country that had more than one hundred percent of liabilities covered.

SD Legislators Get Preview of 2018 Budget

A number of legislators met with Governor Dennis Daugaard, and got a glimpse of what to expect with next year’s budget.

More Wind Power Possibilities for South Dakota

There could be a push for more large wind power projects in South Dakota.

TIF Districts Defended

Tax increment financing is a method used by local governments across South Dakota to help pay for infrastructure needed for development projects.

Vikings Outscore Washington

Case Keenum threw touchdowns to four different receivers to build a big lead, and the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings won their fifth in a row Washington Redskins 38-30 Sunday despite two second-half interceptions.

Vinatieri Earns Award

After kicking the game-winning field goal in an overtime victory over Illinois State, South Dakota State kicker Chase Vinatieri was honored Sunday as Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.

Jacks Earn Second Win

South Dakota State men’s basketball took care of business Sunday at Frost Arena, downing the University of Mary, 78-54, in front of 1,248 fans.

SDSU Women Win In OT

In its first overtime game of the year, the South Dakota State women’s basketball came away with a 97-88 win at George Washington in a nonconference game in front of 1,135 fans.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…