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Four Arrested After Pursuit in Dakota County

Nebraska State Troopers and Dakota County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four people following a pursuit in Dakota County in the early morning hours Thursday.

Preparing for Legalized Marijuana

South Dakota voters approved major changes to the state’s constitution and laws earlier this month that will allow the growing and sale of marijuana both for medicinal and recreational purposes.

Higher Education Task Force Meets at USD

A group studying the state’s higher education system met at USD in Vermillion Thursday.

Senate Finance Chair Says EPA Leader Should Follow RFS Or Resign

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley told farm reporters Thursday that 2020 has been a tenuous year for renewable fuels. He says…

Nebraska Virus Surge Spreading

As Covid-19 numbers continue to surge in Nebraska, Governor Pete Ricketts is asking people to help slow the spread

Early Out on Friday

The Yankton School District has been dismissing classes at noon on Fridays since early October.

Several Being Considered For Ag Positions In Biden Administration

President Elect Joe Biden has put together his Ag transition team for the USDA. Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s senior…

Soybean Executive Concerned Midwest Losing Influence On Ag Committees

This week, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson who lost his re-election bid threw his support behind Representative David Scott…

European Union Imposing Tariffs On U.S. Goods Including Agriculture

The European Union says it will impose tariffs on up to four billion dollars worth of U.S. goods and services…

Iowa Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra Prepares Move to DC

Current state Senator Randy Feenstra of Hull is now the Congressman-elect for Iowa’s Fourth District and will soon make the transition to Washington.

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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…

3 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…

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…

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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…