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Build Dakota Scholarships Awarded

Twelve students were officially awarded Build Dakota scholarships at an event in Yankton Tuesday. Clayton Deuter, vice president of enrollment…

Nebraska State Patrol Starts “Click It or Ticket”

As traffic ramps up, the Nebraska State Patrol is starting its summer enforcement program. Superintendent, Colonel John Bolduc says reducing…

Ongoing Debt Debate

As republican House leaders met with President Biden to negotiate a debt ceiling increase and budget reform, South Dakota Senator…

Mexican Cartels Move into Meth Production

While illegal shipments of fentanyl are being found in the region, meth continues to be found in large quantities. Emily…

Ethanol Exports are pickup steam

While we’ve seen corn cancelations coming in from China, we are seeing an increase in the exports of Ethanol going…

Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act

Two new programs are available and are made possible thru the Inflation Reduction Act, which will support clean and affordable…

New Investments for Clean Energy

The Biden Administration announced the availability of nearly $11-Billion Dollars in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy.

Yankton School Board Gets Update on TLC Costs

The Yankton School Board held a special meeting Monday to get updates on the construction costs and timeline for the…

Petition Drive Stepping Up

With the approval of language for their petition seeking to repeal the sales tax on groceries, “Dakotans for Health” will…

Our Nation’s Wheat Producers see some challenges

The USDA is expecting the 1.1-Billion Bushel Wheat Crop to be about 2% Percent more than last year according to…

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WHAT DOES MARIJUANA RECLASSIFICATION MEAN FOR SOUTH DAKOTA?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – President Trump’s executive order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a…

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GOVERNOR RHODEN ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT SUPPORTING KEEP FARMERS FARMING PROGRAM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, Governor Rhoden announced a $200,000 grant from the Future Fund for…

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ICE’S YEAR IN SOUTH DAKOTA, FROM SMALL TOWNS TO OPERATION: PRAIRIE THUNDER

SOUTH DAKOTA (Molly Wetsch / South Dakota News Watch) – Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota…

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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ECONOMIST SAYS FARM ECONOMY HAS HELD BACK SALES TAX REVENUES

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

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STATE SPENDS $43,000 IN TROOPER OVERTIME FOR OPERATION PRAIRIE THUNDER

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