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Health Officials Warn Against Holiday Gatherings

National health experts are alarmed by the rapid rises in COVID-19 infections across the country, which in many cases are fueled by family gatherings.

Sanford Health Talking Merger with Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare, of Salt Lake City, and Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership.

Name Released in Brule County Fatal Accident

An Oshkosh, Wisconsin man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Kimball.

Grants Available to Healthcare Providers

The deadline to apply for grants from the State of South Dakota for COVID related costs has been pushed to this Friday

Task Force Studying SD Higher Education

A task force has been formed to study higher education in South Dakota

CFRA Encouraging Enrollment In CFAP 2

The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments got underway a couple of weeks ago and the deadline…

Getting the Message on Public Health

The rapid rise in COVID-19 infections has elected officials concerned about getting the message out about public health.

Senate Pushing Supreme Court Nomination

The US Senate was in session round the clock through the weekend to set up a confirmation vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court.

IRFA Opposing Zero Emissions Vehicle Legislation

The Zero Emissions Vehicles Act Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate. The measure calls for restricting…

South Dakota Congressman Working To Improve Cattle Market Transparency

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he’s continuing to work on legislation to bring more transparency to the cattle markets.…

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…