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Name Released in McCook County Fatal Crash

A 61-year-old Mitchell man has been identified as the person who died last week in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Salem.

USDA Agenda Focuses On Expanding Markets

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says his focus at USDA under the Biden Administration will be expanding market opportunities…

Mountain Snowpack Below Normal

The Corps of Engineers is getting the Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff and potential flooding.

Difference of Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Finding agreement on the rules for medical marijuana will be one of the tough issues South Dakota lawmakers will have to settle this week

Potential Housing Study

The housing supply in the Yankton area is tight, with real estate brokers reporting quick sales at asking price.

CAFO Environmental Workshop Set For Wednesday In Huron, South Dakota

An environmental training workshop for Confined Animal Feedlot Operators is set for Wednesday in Huron at the Crossroads starting at…

Farmers Union Opposing Ag And DENR Merger, Want Resolution Passed

A resolution of disapproval 901 is on the schedule for the South Dakota Senate today. The measure opposes Governor Kristi…

Ag Bankers Report Improving Farm Income And Ag Credit

Ag lenders says that farm income and agricultural credit conditions improved significantly over major portions of the U.S. over the…

Compromising on Medical Marijuana

South Dakota lawmakers will have to settle on a compromise of some sort with medical marijuana this week.

Writing the State Budget

South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final four days of the main run of the 2021 session.

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AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

16 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…

2 days ago in Local

IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

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GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

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EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…