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Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hosting Cattle Marketing Meetings

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is hosting a series of cattle marketing meetings this month starting November 10 and running through…

COVID-19 Patients Filling Hospitals

Almost a third of the active cases of COVID-19 in the state are in the Sioux Falls area, with Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties accounting for almost forty five hundred cases.

No Charge for the COVID-19 Vaccine

The race to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine is on and health experts say it may be available early next year.

Tight Labor Supply No Surprise

The October Mid America business conditions survey found over three quarters of those contacted said they couldn’t find all the workers they needed.

Universities Focusing on the End of the Semester

University students have faced several challenges in the fall semester due to the pandemic, including a combination of hybrid, online and in person classes along with limited outside activities.

Election Day Surge

County auditors across the state are ready for the election day surge.

Mental Health Counselors Available For Producers Under Stress

The economic down-turn experienced in the farm economy the last few years has led to a lot of mental stress…

Biofuel Groups Seeking Transparency Through FOIA On SREs

Growth Energy along with the Renewable Fuels Association have filed a motion for partial summary judgement in a freedom of…

Pork President Says It’s Positive China Considering Lifting Ractopamine Ban

USDA Trade Undersecretary Ted McKinney says China has promised to consider lifting its zero tolerance policy on ractopamine residues in…

Pandemic Not Expected To Curtail Holiday Turkey Consumption

Despite the fallout from this year’s COVID 19 pandemic and less people likely traveling for the thanksgiving holiday, it’s not…

Recent Headlines

3 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…

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…

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…