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NPPC And NPB Holding Pork Forum Virtually Today

The National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board are holding their Pork Forum today virtually. Past South Dakota Pork…

MEF Concerned About Port Congestion And Container Shortage

The West Coast ports which are critically for shipping U.S. red meat to Asian markets are becoming quite congested. Joe…

Russians Behind Federal Government Computer Hack

A major intrusion into federal computer systems is still being investigated.

Home Schooling Bill Makes Final Passage

A bill that removes many restrictions on home schooling passed the South Dakota House and is on the way to the Governor.

Writing the Rules for Medical Marijuana

A bill writing rules and regulations for medical marijuana in South Dakota is still making its way through the legislature.

Testing for the Covid-19 Variants

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has identified the so called “California” variant of Covid-19, with thirteen cases identified so far.

Reviewing the Rolling Blackouts

Electric utilities that were hit with rolling blackouts in late February are joining in a study to figure out what happened and how to avoid it in the future.

Movers Push Housing Market

The housing market in the Yankton area is being driven by low interest rates and a small supply of available homes

Smoothing Out the Natural Gas Price Shock

Because of widespread record cold in February, natural gas users could see their monthly bills double or even triple what they normally would expect.

South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Kicking Off Webinar Series Looking At Drought

The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition is kicking off a series of webinars during March with their first one on…

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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…

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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…

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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,…