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FEMA Approves Hazard Mitigation Grants

FEMA and the State of South Dakota have awarded more than $3.7 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds to four South Dakota cities

Body of Missing Day County Woman Recovered

The sister of a missing Day County woman confirms that her sister’s body was recovered Friday.

Mild January Ending, Cold & Snowy February on the Way

There are just a few days left in what has proven to be a mild January. However, it will feel a lot more like winter in the very near future.

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson Pitches DC Statehood Compromise

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is wading into the debate over making the District of Columbia a state.

Interest Rates Expected to Stay Low

The Federal Reserve has indicated they will not raise interest rates for the next couple of years.

Court Orders EPA To Comply With DC Circuit Court Ruling On The RFS

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Court this week directed the Environmental Protection Agency to…

Legislator Questions University Diversity

During an appearance before the Joint Committee on Appropriations, University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring and Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City engaged in a dialogue over diversity in higher education.

Birth Certificate Gender Bill Half Way Through the Legislature

A bill that would not allow changes to gender on a birth certificate is halfway through the legislative process in South Dakota.

NCBA Backs Direct Act Bill Letting Sale Of State Inspected Meat Through E-Commerce

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has introduced the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption For Certain Transactions or DIRECT ACT. This measure…

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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…

18 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…

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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…

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…

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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…