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White House Coronavirus Task Force Member Says “Mask Up!”

As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, health officials are reminding people what steps they need to take to limit the spread.

Not So Severe Weather Season

As we start to focus on the coming winter, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has totaled up the severe weather numbers from this past spring and summer.

Investigation Continues into Fatal Accident Involving SD Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg

State officials held a news conference to say the investigation into a fatal crash on September 12th near Highmore involving Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is continuing.

Farm Bureau President Pleased FCC Sets Aside Funding For 5 G And Precision Ag

The Federal Communications Commission is establishing a $9 Billion fund for 5 G technology to improve mobile wireless in Rural…

Strong Economic Growth Continues in the Mid America Region

The Mid America economy continues to recover from the pandemic shock in the spring

NCBA Opts Out Of Cattle Group Meeting

Last week, three cattle groups including the Organization for Competitive Markets, R-CALF and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association met in Florida…

PUC Candidates Push to Election Day

Final campaign days for PUC candidates.

Cattle Groups Pushing For Beef Industry Reforms

The Organization for Competitive Markets along with R-CALF and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association at their meeting in Florida last week…

Dairy Groups Want FDA To Enforce Fake Dairy Rules

Dairy groups want the Food and Drug Administration to quit dragging their feet and ensure imitation dairy product rules are…

Election Day Preparations

It’s a much anticipated election day Tuesday and South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett says his office and county auditors are ready

Recent Headlines

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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…

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…