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Bird Flu Strikes Iowa Turkey Farm

Another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in an Iowa turkey production flock.  Iowa…

Tri-Demic Concerns

Multiple viruses are circulating in the region, causing widespread illnesses. Dr Anne O’Keefe with the Creighton University Medical School says…

Cutting Out China Investments

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is calling for an immediate review of all investments under the control of the South…

SD Board of Regents Updates Student Activities Policy

A student sponsored drag show at South Dakota State University will lead to some policy changes by the state Board…

SD Wins at Powerball

While the single winning ticket for a two-billion-dollar Powerball jackpot was sold in California in November, South Dakota also had…

Big, Messy Storm System Expected Next Week

While the current snow and ice storm exits the region, another system is taking shape for next week. Alex Trellinger…

Two Dead in Lincoln County Crash

Two people died and another person was seriously injured Wednesday when a pickup collided with a train near Harrisburg. Names…

SD Students Recovering from Pandemic Learning Gap

Academic test scores for South Dakota kids fell due to the pandemic, but not as far as other states. That…

SD Legislators Get Budget Details

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem released her 2024 budget proposal this week. It calls for spending just over seven billion…

SD Senator Mike Rounds at Roll Out of B-21 Raider Bomber

The new stealth B-21 Raider bomber was publicly rolled out for the first-time last week at the production facility in…

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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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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

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