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Medicare Sign Up Open Now

Enrollment for Medicare plans is open and runs through December seventh.

Yankton County Commissioners Take Input on Zoning Ordinance Changes

Residents of Yankton County, South Dakota met with County Commissioners in an open forum Monday night, sponsored by “Families Feeding Families” on proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinance.

South Dakota FFA Member Star Finalist

A South Dakota FFA member is up for one of the top honors at the 93rd Annual National FFA Convention…

Health Care Providers Struggle to Protect Long Term Care Residents

Many health care providers are struggling to take care of the COVID positive patients they are seeing, while at the same time trying to keep the infection out of their long-term care facilities.

Enrollment Deadline Is November 15 For Ranchers Risk Management Insurance

Ranchers have until November 15 to enroll in the Livestock Risk Management program. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings…

Halloween Night Fireworks from the Meridian Bridge

The City of Yankton will hold a fireworks show Saturday night from the Meridian Bridge

Corn President Encouraged By Improved Corn Exports for 2020

The latest report from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office shows to date China has purchased over $23 billion in U.S.…

NSA Executive Says Sunflowers Look Like Best Crop In Five Years

Sunflower harvest is progressing well across the country with about half of it completed in the Dakotas and about 40…

Nebraska Working on COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Nebraska is putting together plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available.

Missouri River Reservoirs Dropping to Winter Levels

The Corps of Engineers is rapidly running down reservoir levels on the Missouri River to get ready for spring runoff.

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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…