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Weekend File, The Debate over Face Masks

The Yankton City Commission held an extensive work session before their regular meeting this week to work out possible face mask options.

Three SD Inmates Walk Away

Three minimum-security state prison inmates have been placed on escape status.

One Dead in Spink County Crash

One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Conde.

Cooperative Energy Challenges

Dakota Energy Cooperative, based in Huron, has filed legal documents to begin the process of leaving their parent cooperative, East River Electric.

Schools Make the Thanksgiving Break

The Thanksgiving break was the first target for schools in getting through the pandemic year.

Pandemic Challenges Rural Health Care

The Covid-19 pandemic is showing the gaps in health care especially in rural areas

Getting Ready for a Covid-19 Vaccine

There is a lot of anticipation over the federal review and approval of potential Covid-19 vaccines.

Federal Budget Questions for SD Department of Transportation

The next round of economic stimulus is not the only important piece of federal spending hung up in Washington.

South Dakota Pork Producers Council Participating In NPPC’s Give A Ham Program

The National Pork Producers Council has launched their Give-a-Ham challenge. It’s a nationwide social media campaign encouraging pork producers and…

Nebraska Farmers Union Backing Ohio Congresswoman As Next U.S. Ag Secretary

Three Unions are endorsing Ohio Congresswoman Marcia Fudge to be the new Ag Secretary under the Biden administration. Joining them…

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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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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…