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Writing the Rules for Marijuana Sales

Now that South Dakota voters have legalized recreational and medicinal marijuana, there will be a scramble for the legislature and local governments to figure out the rules before the laws go into effect next July first.

CPA Files Comments With USTR On Section 301 Investigation Of Vietnam

The Coalition for a Prosperous America has filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office in support of their investigation…

South Dakota Congressman Sees GOP Picking Up Seats On The Ag Committee

Following the election earlier this month, Republicans are expected to pick up a few seats on most of the committees…

NACD Sends Letter Outlining Conservation Benefits To President-Elect

The National Association of Conservation Districts sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden informing him of the importance of conservation…

SD Legislatures Executive Board to Meet

The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature meets this week to get reports from interim committees and work on details of the 2021 session.

The Weekend File – Police Pay and Dealing with Covid-19

The Weekend File, The Yankton City Commission talks about police pay and dealing with Covid-19

Names Released in Minnehaha County Fatal Accident

Names have been released of the two South Dakota men who died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Man Dies of Injuries from October Crash

A Sioux Falls man has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Oct. 14, 2020 south of Sioux Falls.

Looking Toward the 2021 SD Legislative Session

Incoming legislators are now turning their attention to the 2021 session.

Extending Rural Broadband

Extending broadband internet service into rural areas is a critical but expensive project.

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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…