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United States Beef Exports Hold Together Despite COVID

United States beef exports finished 2020 off of record highs, but were considered strong by industry standards when the supply…

Getting the Big Lakes Ready for Spring

The Corps of Engineers continues to adjust reservoir levels behind the dams on the Missouri River to prepare for spring runoff.

South Dakota Winter Wheat Crop Damage Being Assessed

Farmers are concerned about possible winterkill in the winter wheat crop from last week’s subzero temperatures. Ideal, South Dakota producer…

NRCS Announces CSP Deadline

The next deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program applications is March 26 of this year. South Dakota NRCS CSP Coordinator…

SD House to Consider Articles of Impeachment

The South Dakota House will consider Articles of Impeachment against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

Iowa Soybean President Says Confirmation Of Tom Vilsack As Ag Secretary Positive

Tuesday the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says he…

Biofuels Group Backing Minnesota Legislation Mandating E-15

Legislation to mandate E-15 use in the state is making its way through the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive…

South Dakota Selling Land

The sale last week of the former Star Academy near Custer was the latest in a string of public land sales for the state.

Reviewing the Rolling Blackouts

Following last weeks rolling blackouts, reviews at several levels are going on.

Loyal to the Party over a Person

Some republican parties across the country are making loyalty to former President Trump a litmus test for officials and candidates.

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

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BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

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PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

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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…