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Nebraska Updates CARES Act Funding Scoreboard

The State of Nebraska has expanded their CARES Act funding scoreboard for greater public access.

Voter Registration Deadline in South Dakota

The deadline to register to vote in the general election in South Dakota is approaching

SD Health Department Trying to Get Ahead of the Next COVID-19 Surge

With positive COVID-19 cases soaring and hospital beds filling up, the South Dakota Department of Health is trying to plan ahead.

South Dakota FFA Members Named As National FFA Finalists

A pair of South Dakota FFAers have been named finalists for the National FFA Convention this year. Cole Schock of…

CARES Act Funding Issues May Roll Over to the 2021 SD Legislature

While the South Dakota legislature authorized spending almost six hundred million dollars in federal CARES Act funding during their one-day special session, some of the same issues may spill over into the 2021 regular session.

Wind Project Told to Fix the Roads

South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners pushed officials with Next Era Energy Resources to do a better job of fixing and maintaining roads in and around the Crowned Ridge Wind Project in Codington and Grant Counties.

Significant Corn Rootworm Damage Seen In Southwest Minnesota

This year has been a tough one for southwest Minnesota farmers dealing with corn rootworms. University of Minnesota Extension Integrated…

USDA Rural Development Announces South Dakota Broadband Grants

USDA Rural Development officials announced over $7 million in ReConnect Broadband grants for South Dakota on Wednesday. Rural Development’s Rural…

South Dakota Winter Wheat Planting Close To Wrapping Up

South Dakota farmers are close to wrapping up their winter wheat planting. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported on Monday…

Senators Not Taking Payroll Tax Cut Talk Seriously

As part of an economic stimulus plan, President Trump signed an executive order suspending collection of the payroll tax, which funds Social Security and Medicare.

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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…

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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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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…