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Testing for Covid-19 Variants

As Covid-19 infection numbers continue to fall, health officials are watching for signs of the virus variants.

Getting IM26 Right

South Dakota legislators will spend a lot of time talking about marijuana before the end of the session.

Foundation Names Nebraska Ag In The Classroom Teacher Of The Year

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has selected Becky Streff for the 2021 Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the…

A Constitutional Amendment to Limit Property Taxes

Nebraska lawmakers will debate a constitutional amendment that would limit property taxes.

USDA Extending General CRP Enrollment And Evaluating The Program

The USDA extended the general sign up for the conservation reserve program following the original deadline of February 12. At…

Working the Spending Plans

With some deadlines approaching, South Dakota legislators will have to hustle on next year’s spending plan.

NCBA Watching To See How Administration Handles Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Agriculture groups including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are concerned with any possible move by the Biden administration to throw…

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission & the Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission & the Face Mask Mandate

Working Through Covid-19

At least six legislators have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week.

Recent Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

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…

4 hours ago in Local

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…

4 hours ago in Local

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…

1 day ago in Local

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…

1 day 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…