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Study Shows Benefits Of Gambling

The group that conducted the socioeconomic study of gambling in Iowa presented a report to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Iowa Pheasant Numbers Down

Iowa pheasant hunters may have fewer targets when the next season rolls around this fall.

VA Takes Comments In The Black Hills

The Department of Veteran Affairs began its first round of hearings this week to take public comment on the proposed restructuring of the Black Hills V-A Health Care System.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard; No Medicaid Expansion Without Legislative Approval

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard says he would not expand Medicaid coverage on his own.

SD Board of Regents Talks 2016 Budget…Extend Tuition Freeze

The SD Board of Regents talked about the 2016 budget and possibly extending the tuition freeze.

SD Legislators Part of Constitutional Convention Planning

Several South Dakota legislators took part in a meeting that could lead to a constitutional convention.

Nutritionist Refutes Harvard Red Meat Study

A new Harvard University study out this week says breast cancer is possibly linked to red meat consumption. South Dakota…

Ag Secretary Expects RFS Decision Soon

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he expects an announcement from EPA soon on the volumetric requirements for biofuels in the…

Transportation Official Says Highway Bill Needs Passing

The Highway Trust Fund could run out of money by sometime in July and reauthorization of the highway bill is…

Dakota Power Community Wind Kicks Off Equity Drive

One of the largest community run and owned wind projects in the country is coming to southeastern South Dakota. Dakota…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CIRCULATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Over the past month, the Departments of Social Services and Health traveled the…

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CORNHUSKER CLINK COULD SEE PRISONERS THIS WEEK

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ICE detainees could arrive at the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook…

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BIG STOEN CITY, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already…