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Dairy Groups Pleased With PPP Access Improvement

The National Milk Producers Federation and Minnesota Milk Producers Association are pleased with the improved access provided producers to the…

Legislative Democrats React to State of the State Speech

The State of the State speech by Governor Kristi Noem kicked off the 2021 legislative session.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Highlights Broad Themes in State of the State Speech

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem laid out some broad themes and a few specifics during her State of the State speech to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday.

Appropriations Bill Contains Beneficial Provisions For Infrastructure

The Soy Transportation Coalition is pleased that funding provisions for infrastructure were contained in the Consolidated Appropriations bill passed and…

South Dakota Stock Growers Association Neutral On Ag And DENR Merger

The 2021 South Dakota Legislative session got underway Tuesday in Pierre. One of the issues that has the ag community…

Cattle Group Backs Bill To Increase Meatpacker Worker Protections

The Nebraska Cattlemen Association wants state lawmakers to pass a recent measure introduced by Senator Tony Vargas to give new…

Nebraska Ramping up Vaccinations

Nebraska is still working through the first phase of Covid-19 vaccinations with front line health and long-term care workers getting the shots.

Watching Covid-19 Infections and Vaccinations

Health care professionals are watching Covid-19 infection numbers decrease with caution.

Yankton School District Losing Two Long Time Administrators

The Yankton School Board accepted the resignations of two long time employees at their meeting this week.

Nebraska Covid-19 Vaccination Progress

Nebraska health agencies continue to issue Covid-19 vaccinations as fast as they can get the necessary doses.

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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…

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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…

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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…