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South Dakota Coronavirus Cases Surge Again

The surge in coronavirus cases in South Dakota continues with eight hundred seventy-six new positives being reported Wednesday.

Rocky Blare Running for a District 21 House Seat

State Senator Rocky Blare of Ideal is on the ballot next month but will be a candidate for a District 21 House seat.

Lingering Pandemic Contributes to Stress

The lingering pandemic is contributing to ongoing stress for a lot of people.

Nebraska Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Enrollment Deadline Approaching

The November 1 deadline for beginning producers in Nebraska to apply for the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is fast approaching.…

Healthcare Providers Working Through Grant Process

The South Dakota legislature set aside one hundred fifteen million dollars of federal CARES Act funding for community-based healthcare providers

Cattle President Encouraged By Record Beef Exports To Taiwan And South Korea

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is reporting record U.S. beef exports to both Taiwan and South Korea, with $84 million…

Minnesota Farm Bureau Hoping For Vote On Bonding Bill This Week

Minnesota lawmakers were called back to the state capital in St. Paul this week for their fifth special legislative session.…

Farmers Need To Watch For Fire Danger During Harvest

Harvest time can be a dangerous time especially with fires that can crop up during times of high heat and…

Ailee Johns of Vermillion Running for District 17 Senate

Ailee Johns of Vermillion is the democratic candidate for the state Senate seat in District 17.

Yankton City Sales Taxes Fall in September

Sales taxes collected in Yankton in September took a dip.

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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…