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Slow Planting

Cool temperatures and dry conditions are having many farmers wait for a few extra days before they start with this…

SD Senators Prepare for Impeachment Trial

The South Dakota Senate agreed on rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Senate Agriculture Committee Hears Testimony On Cattle Marketing

The U-S Senate Agriculture Committee listened to testimony Tuesday regarding cattle marketing and price discovery as the committee holds a…

High Interest in Carbon Dioxide Pipeline

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state.

Pushing for Medicaid Expansion

Expanding Medicaid is the goal of the group “South Dakotans Decide”

Nebraska State Employees Get Break on College Tuition

Nebraska state employees will get another benefit starting this summer that will let their children attend in-state community colleges for free.

SD Legislators Outline Summer Study of Corrections Department

One issue South Dakota legislators will study this summer is corrections with a focus on possible construction needs.

Yankton Housing On Track

The Yankton City Commission got an update on the local housing study at their meeting Monday night.

SD Senate Sets Rules for Attorney General Impeachment

South Dakota Senators met in Pierre Tuesday to set the rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Farmers Assist With Wildfires

When wildfires race across a field with strong winds of at least 45 mph, or higher, destroying everything in its…

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