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Feeding South Dakota Needs to Expand

The side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused some families to run short of food.

State Farmers Union Sets Priorities for 2021 Minnesota Legislature

The 2021 Minnesota Legislature begins their session today. State Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says one thing they want state…

Retiring South Dakota State Conservationist Reflects On 40 Year Career

The leader of the South Dakota State office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has retired. State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich’s…

More Adjustments to Property Tax Reduction

Nebraska legislators passed a property tax reduction bill last year but there may be additions to that this year.

Corn Growers Welcome RMA’s Extensions For Crop Insurance

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers during COVID 19. Under the extension, producers will have…

Back to School

Students are back in school for the second semester

Congress Prepares for Electoral College Vote Certification on Wednesday

About one hundred forty republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday.

SD Legislators Question Loan Lag TIme

South Dakota legislators are questioning delays in approving loans and grants from a program using four hundred fifty million dollars in federal funds.

The Weekend File – Scoping out Changes to Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake.

Scoping out Changes to Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake.

The Yankton County Commission and Meeting Times

At their final meeting of the year this week, the Yankton County Commission talked about changing their meeting times.

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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…

1 day 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…

1 day 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…