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NPPD to Deliver Power to Monolith Materials Expansion

A Nebraska business and NPPD have signed an agreement on renewable energy that will lead to a major expansion.

Back to Campus

Due to the ongoing pandemic, South Dakota university students wrapped up the fall semester just ahead of Thanksgiving and are scheduled to return to campus next week.

Nebraska Food Council To Hold Winter Meeting On Line

The Nebraska Food Council will be holding their winter meeting this month on the 25th on line. The group was…

Farm Group President Expects Unicameral To Deal With Property Taxes And COVID Relief

The 2021 session of the Nebraska Unicameral gets going on Wednesday. One of the priority measures for the State Farmers…

North Dakota Farm Bureau’s Top State Legislative Issue Is Property Rights

The 2021 North Dakota legislative session gets underway today and State Farm Bureau officials will be concentrating on property rights…

Chris Nelson Elected Chairman of the SD Public Utilities Commission

South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson was elected Chairman for the next two years at the first meeting of the year of the commission.

Local Governments Waiting on Census Numbers

State and local governments are waiting on the official 2020 Census numbers.

Mid America Economy Still Growing but Slowing

The economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to expand but is starting to show signs of slowing.

Nebraska State Patrol Busy During the Holidays

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 41 impaired drivers from the road during the holiday season’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

NBB CEO Defends Push For Reinstatement Of Lost Biofuel Gallons

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Association is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colombia not to…

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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…

2 days 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…

2 days 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…

3 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…

3 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…