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Spending all the Federal Dollars

The State of South Dakota got about one point two billion dollars from the federal government in CARES Act funding in response to the pandemic.

South Dakota Corn Receives Conservation Award From The NRCS

The South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association and Corn Utilization Council at their annual meeting this week were presented with the…

NMPF Official Says Canada Is Violating Trade Commitments Under USMCA

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says he’ll initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the administration of its dairy tariff…

NCBA Official Says Tariffs On China A Double Edged Sword

The Americans and Farmers for Free Trade Coalitions are asking President elect Joe Biden to remove the tariffs placed on…

SD Department of Health Sets Covid-19 Vaccine Plan

A federal advisory panel has endorsed the use of Pfizers coronavirus vaccine.

SDSU Planning for the Spring Semester

Universities had to make plans and rapid adjustments as the Covie-19 pandemic unfolded from spring into summer.

A Longshot Supreme Court Election Challenge

A number of states have joined Texas in asking the US Supreme Court to hold up certifying final Presidential election results.

Providing for a Safe Legislative Session in Pierre

South Dakota legislative leaders are working out the details of how to run the 2021 session in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

State of South Dakota Joins Lawsuit Challenging Election Results

The State of South Dakota is joining sixteen other states in challenging election results in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia.

Biofuels Coalition Challenges EPA’s Allowance Of Small Refiner Waivers

The Biofuels Coalition consisting of half a dozen renewable fuels groups have filed a legal brief challenging the EPA’s 2019…

Recent Headlines

2 days 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…

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…