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SD Governor Kristi Noem Defends President Trump’s Legacy

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended President Trumps legacy while avoiding placing any responsibility on him for the January sixth mob that overran the US Capitol.

Trespassing Bills Moving Through North Dakota Legislature

North Dakota state lawmakers are considering four pieces of trespassing legislation that include the allowance of electronic posting. State Farm…

Nebraska Agriculture Weighs In On Permit Rejection For Keystone XL Pipeline

President Joe Biden upon taking office this week issued some executive orders, one being to reject the permit for the…

Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Backs Bill To Kill The Inheritance Tax In Iowa

The Iowa State Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee unanimously approved and sent forward a measure that would kill the state’s…

SD Legislative Democrats Pushing Their Issues

As South Dakota lawmakers wrap up the second week of the 2021 session, more issues are emerging.

SD House Committee Hears About Teacher Pay Issues

The South Dakota House Education Committee heard from several school superintendents in an informational session.

Slow Progress on Covid-19 Immunizations

The trickle of Covid-19 vaccines into South Dakota continues.

One Dead Following ATV Accident in Union County

A 68-year-old man from Alcester, S.D., has died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash that occurred on Monday, Jan. 18, near Alcester.

Cattle President Says RMA Changes To Livestock Risk Protection Program Positive

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced further changes to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance program for crop year 2021…

Vaccine Supply Not Keeping Up with Demand

The pressure is on health care providers to find enough Covid-19 vaccine to meet public demand.

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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…

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…