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Betting on Sports Gambling

Besides two high profile marijuana issues, South Dakota voters last month also approved legalizing sports betting, based in Deadwood.

SD Public Utilities Commission Approves Solar Power Project

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a permit last week for the Wild Springs Solar energy facility near New Underwood.

NBB Anxious To Work With New President On Several Issues

One of the major priorities for President Elect Joe Biden is working on climate change and improving the nation’s environmental…

Most Accidents With Kids On Farms Involve Machinery

It’s important for parents of farm children to keep an eye on those youngsters all year round. Now with the…

Helping Small Businesses Survive into the New Year

While many small businesses have made it so far through this pandemic year, surviving into the new year may be difficult.

United States Red Meat Exports Remain Strong

Global demand for U.S. red meat is currently strong and there’s been a great rebuilding effort for those markets since…

American Sheep Industry Recovering From The Pandemic

2020 will be the year known as the year of the Coronavirus Pandemic and its impacts on U.S. agriculture. America’s…

Ramping Up Covid-19 Testing

State health officials expect positive Covid-19 to rise again following several rounds of drive through testing.

Business Expansion During a Pandemic

While some businesses are looking to expand, finding and hiring additional workers is difficult during a pandemic.

Name Released in Spink County Fatal Accident

A 22-year-old Conde, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde.

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…