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One Dead in Pennington County Crash

One person died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of New Underwood.

Minnesota and Iowa Dicamba Spray Rules Tighten for 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved label amendments that further restrict the use of over-the-top dicamba in Minnesota and…

Farmers Waiting for WHIP Plus

Northern Plains farmers are still waiting for assistance from the $10 billion Congress approved for the Whip Plus Program.  Farm…

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Backs Plan to Close Learning Gaps

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is backing a plan to help students catch up from the Covid-19 impacted learning loss.

Congress Hears Appeal for More Help for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal to Members of Congress today for more help in defending his country against the Russian invasion.

Impeachment Committee to Make Recommendation

Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again when legislators return to Pierre for veto day on March 28th

SD Housing Bill Survives

It took almost the entire session, but the South Dakota legislature approved two hundred million dollars in funding for housing development.

Yankton County Commission Talks Holidays Again

The Yankton County Commission had another discussion on adding Juneteenth as a holiday for county employees at their meeting Tuesday night.

Crofton School Bond Fails

Voters in the Crofton School District turn down a bond issue

Disease Continues to Leave Empty Hog Barns in Region

Disease continues to cut into the region’s hog herds leaving many open barns, especially in states like Minnesota and Iowa. …

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