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Iowa State Patrol to Step Up Holiday Enforcement

Iowans will see more state troopers on the road this weekend.

Nebraska Study Weighs the Risks of Smoking

A University of Nebraska study considers the risks associated with weight and smoking.

Friday’s University of Nebraska and Iowa Game to Honor Pilger Man

Friday’s game will continue to honor a hero from each state for acts of courage.

Watershed Advisory Task Force Creates Framework for South Dakota Waters

The Regional Watershed Advisory Task Force of the South Dakota Legislature agreed on two pieces of legislation Monday.

LSP Analysis Shows Corporations Profiting From Crop Insurance

A new analysis released this week by the Land Stewardship Project shows that corporations are benefitting from federal crop insurance…

Honeybee Keepers Getting USDA Emergency Aid

Close to 2500 applicants will receive disaster assistance aid through USDA’s Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish.…

Rounds Prepares To Take Office

South Dakota Senator-elect Mike Rounds is in the process of hiring staff, and finding office space both in South Dakota and Washington.

Biodiesel Board Pushing For Tax Extenders Legislation

There’s been no movement yet in the Lame Duck Congress on the tax extender’s legislation. Some Senators have indicated it…

Economist Discusses TIF Districts

Tax increment financing districts can be a good tool when used appropriately.

Farm Rescue Receives Award From Walmart

Farm Rescue, a non profit group that helps farm families who have had a major illness, injury or natural disaster…

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SALEM RESIDENTS INVEST OWN MONEY IN NEW SUBDIVISION

SALEM, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – In an effort to build new housing that will help…

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UNCERTAINTY STILL REIGNS AS SOUTH DAKOTA’S MONTHLY SNAP PAYMENT DAY ARRIVES

PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult and Seth Tupper / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Social Services says it…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT FOR NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PLACED ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…