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Richard Vasgaard of Centerville Seeks District 17 House Seat

The two House seats in District 17 are open this year due to incumbents Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley and Ray Ring of Vermillion both being term limited.

Al Leber of Vermillion Running for District 17 House Seat

Candidates are making their push to election day over the next few weeks.

Names Released in Minnehaha County Fatal Crash

Two Sioux Falls men have been identified as those who died Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash near Wall Lake.

The Dedication of the Sgt Allen Kokesh Memorial Bridge and the Yankton County Commission talks bridges.

The Dedication of the Sgt Allen Kokesh Memorial Bridge and the Yankton County Commission talks bridges.

October WASDE Shows Tighter Ending Stocks

The October World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates showed a tighter balance sheet for corn, wheat and especially soybeans. While,…

Group Of Ag Leaders Endorse Joe Biden For President

A group of agricultural leaders including former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Chief Ag Negotiator Darcy Vetter and former…

SD Special Session Approves Bill Helping Small Businesses

South Dakota legislators this week approved spending almost six hundred million dollars in federal CARES Act funding. In that, about four hundred million is set aside to help small businesses.

Pork Industry Concerned FDA Has Stalled Movement Of Livestock Gene Editing

The United States is falling behind other countries when it comes to allowance and regulation of livestock gene editing. The…

District 21 Senate Candidate Backs Health Care, Education Investments

With less than a month to the election, legislative candidates are struggling with pandemic issues to get their messages out to the voters.

Soy Transportation Coalition Tracking Hurricane Delta For Any Port Impacts

The Soy Transportation Coalition is monitoring the track of Hurricane Delta which is expected to reach the Louisiana coastline today.…

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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…

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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…

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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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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…