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Keeping an Open Mind on Impeachment

The impeachment trial of former President Trump is set to start in the Senate next week

OCM Asking President To Advocate For Reinstatement Of Country Of Origin Labeling

The Organization for Competitive Markets has written to President Joe Biden following his issuing of the MADE IN AMERICA Executive…

Stock Grower’s Association Executive Encourages Comments On Grazing Policy Review

The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced federal grazing fees on national forests and grasslands will remain at $1.35…

IFU President Pleased Ag Secretary Nominee Confirmation Sent Forward

At his Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing this week, Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he will ensure USDA…

Farm Bureau Economist Says Ag Recovery Will Take Time

Farm bankruptcies were down slightly in 2020 but farmers are not out of the woods yet. Chapter 12 family farm…

Not Wasting Any Vaccine Doses

As Covid-19 immunization clinics roll out across the state, there is a conscious effort to use every dose.

Ag Secretary Nominee Wants To Work On COOL Reinstatement And Market Transparency

The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to confirm and send to the full Senate their recommendation for Tom Vilsack returning to…

Birth Certificate Gender Bill to Return to the SD Legislature

A bill that would restrict changes to gender on a birth certificate will be heard in the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee later this week.

Keeping the Lights & Heat On

Energy companies across the region and country are closing coal fired power plants as they reach the end of their effective life, moving to alternate sources.

Nebraska Opens Covid-19 Vaccination Website

The State of Nebraska has set up a vaccine registration website where people can get in line for a Covid-19 shot.

Recent Headlines

13 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…

13 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…

13 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…

2 days 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…

2 days 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…