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Health Care Professionals Urge Mask Wearing

There is continued debate over the use of face masks to slow the spread of Covid-19 and if cities should mandate wearing them.

Legal Marijuana Supporters Respond to Court Challenge

Backers of legal marijuana will respond to a lawsuit filed to stop adoption of “Amendment A” which was passed by South Dakota voters earlier this month.

Yankton City Commission Opts for Education Over a Face Mask Mandate

After an hour-long work session, Yankton City Commissioners voted six to three to pull a face mask resolution from their meeting agenda. The resolution gave commissioners face mask options from the current standard up to a mandate.

Few Problems with the 2020 Election

Over two hundred eighteen thousand absentee ballots were cast in South Dakota’s election earlier this month, which is a record, and created extra work for county auditors.

Biofuel Groups File Lawsuit Over Lost RFS Gallons

The American Coalition for Ethanol along with six other biofuel and ag groups have filed a new lawsuit seeking restoration…

STC Executive Expects Biden Administration To Support Infrastructure Development

One of the questions going forward for agriculture and those shipping commodities to foreign markets is how will infrastructure development…

South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Promotes Ag And DENR Merger

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and…

Nebraska Falling Behind on Contact Tracing

Nebraska state health officials are falling behind in contact tracing of those possibly infected with Covid-19.

SD Legislators May Find Millions in One Time Dollars

The budget and how to slice it up is always a major debate for South Dakota legislators but the 2021 session may have the problem of extra money.

Bison Industry Hit By Negative Impacts Of The Pandemic

The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted nearly all areas of agriculture including the bison industry in 2020. National Bison Association…

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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…

3 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…

4 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…

4 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…