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Farm Bureau Working With South Dakota Lawmakers On Health Care Legislation

The South Dakota Farm Bureau is working on health care legislation with State Senator Gary Cammack. Lobbyist Mike Held says…

Slow Pace of Covid-19 Vaccinations

South Dakota is in the top three states nationally in the percentage of Covid-19 vaccines distributed.

South Dakota Soybean Ag Outlook To Be Held Virtually Next Month

The South Dakota Soybean Association’s Ag Outlook meeting will be held virtually in February. State President Jordan Scott says they…

The Weekend File – Avera Health and delivering Covid-19 Vaccines.

The Weekend File – Avera Health and delivering Covid-19 Vaccines.

Reaching for Congressional Consensus

With democrats in control of both houses of Congress, republicans may find two years of opposition ahead.

Defending Civics Education Standards

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed changes to standards for teaching civics and government in K- 12 schools.

SD Legislators to Get Full Toke of Marijuana Bills

South Dakota voters approved two marijuana issues in last November’s election. One deals with medical marijuana, the other opens up recreational use.

Scholarship Proposal Falls Short

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature has been holding agency hearings as the first step in putting together next years spending plan.

Delayed Investigation a “Disservice”

The lack of any action in the investigation of a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash involving South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg continues to frustrate Governor Kristi Noem.

Nebraska State Dairy Association Helping Gather Covid 19 Vaccine Information

It’s been a busy few weeks for Nebraska State Dairy Association members. Executive Director Kris Bousquet says they’re helping the…

Recent Headlines

18 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…

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…

18 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…