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Winter Outlook

Strong winds, colder temperatures, and some snow later this week bring a hint of what is ahead.

Vermillion School Board Approves Transgender Policy

The Vermillion School Board approved a policy this week dealing with transgender students and the use of school facilities.

Three Dead, Suspect Arrested in Scotland Shooting

Tuesday evening, the Bon Homme County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots-fired at a Scotland, South Dakota residence

SD House Approves Start of Impeachment Process

The South Dakota House Tuesday approved a resolution that sets in motion the impeachment process of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

SD House State Affairs Committee Debates Senate Map

The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee debated the legislative map approved by the Senate Monday.

November WASDE Neutral to Bullish for Grains

The November WASDE Report was neutral to bullish for the grain sector. The bullish drop in soybean yield was the…

Positions Must Be Filled To Advance Trade

A CoBank report shows animal agriculture needs trade negotiators at the table to build export markets. The Senate has yet…

NCFC Opposes Administration’s Mandatory COVID Vaccination Rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has released exemptions to the mandatory COVID 19 vaccine mandate for large,…

House Passes Infrastructure Bill, And Sends It To President Biden

Over the weekend the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. With the Senate already approving the…

National Grain And Feed Association Backs CFTC Chairman Nominee

The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the nomination of Rostin Benham as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading…

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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…