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Marijuana Talk in Pierre

There was a lot of talk about marijuana in Pierre this week.

Delaying Medicinal Marijuana

A bill was introduced in the South Dakota legislature this week that would delay implementation of medicinal marijuana

DRA Organizer Says Attempts To Revive Keystone XL Pointless

Three Representatives including Dusty Johnson are working to revive the Keystone Xl Oil pipeline project. Johnson held a round table…

House Ag Committee Member Says Ag Stimulus Bill Lacks Needed Provisions

House Agriculture Committee member, Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is disappointed with the direction the $16.1 billion ag stimulus bill took…

SDSU Extension Vet Says Watch Vulnerable Animals During Cold Snap

The cold snap currently raging across the Northern Plains is expected to drop temperatures to as low as 20 below…

Covid-19 Infections in the SD Legislature

At least six South Dakota lawmakers have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week

Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow & Steady

Covid-19 vaccinations continue at a slow but steady pace across the state.

R-CALF Files Legal Brief Challenging USDA’s RFID Rule

R-CALF has filed a legal brief challenging a rule put in by the USDA requiring that livestock producers use only…

Nebraska Republicans Vs Senator Ben Sasse

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has been censured by several republican county committees due to his perceived lack of support of former President Trump.

Yankton School Board Approves Administrator Moves

The Yankton School Board approved transferring administrators at their meeting this week.

Recent Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

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…

2 hours ago in Local

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…

2 hours ago in Local

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…

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…