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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.

Building a New Prison

Nebraska legislators may have to decide if they want to spend over two hundred million dollars on a new prison.

CBB CEO Speaks At SDBIC Meeting

The head of the national beef checkoff provided an update on beef checkoff programs amid COVID and the role of…

Census Delay Could Impact Election Districts

A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting.

NBB Pleased EPA Decides To Follow Court Ruling On SRES

The Environmental Protection Agency Monday announced it agrees with the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reading of the Renewable Fuel…

Yankton Face Mask Mandate to Expire

The Yankton City Commission took no action on a face mask resolution extension at their meeting Monday night, which means the mandate will expire on March first.

North Dakota Farm Bureau Monitoring Trespass And Beef Checkoff Bills

The North Dakota Farm Bureau has been tracking a pair of measures in their state legislature. Farm Bureau Public Policy…

South Dakota Legislature Passes Resolution Supporting COOL

The South Dakota Legislature has passed a resolution in both the House and Senate calling for the Biden administration to…

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SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

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

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

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…