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Keeping Schools Open During a Pandemic

Staying open during a pandemic is a big challenge for all school districts.

Northern Plains States Require Diversified Energy Resources

According to E&E Energy News, at least thirteen coal fired electric generating plants across the country will be closed over the next few years, with more to join the list

Trade Deal With The United Kingdom Possible By End Of 2020

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley says there could possibly be a trade deal between the U.S. and the United…

SD Health Department Disputes German Study on Sturgis Super Spreader Event

A study by a German agency that they say shows more than two hundred fifty thousand Covid-19 cases connected to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is being questioned by state health officials.

No Deal Near on the Next Federal Stimulus Plan

As Senators return to Washington, there are hopes negotiations over the next stimulus bill will get new life.

Candidates Debate in District 18 Senate Forum

The two candidates for the District 18 state Senate seat met in a forum last night in Yankton.

NFU To Hold Its First Ever Virtual Fly In Next Week

The National Farmers Union for the first time ever will be holding its FLY IN as a virtual event due…

ASA President Encouraged By Recent Trade Purchases By China

Chief U.S. Ag Trade Negotiator Gregg Doud says progress is being made with the phase one trade agreement with China…

NCBA Official Sees No Major Trade Shift With EU Change In Leadership

The European Union’s Executive Commission is proposing that Valdis Dombrovskis take over for Phil Hogan as their chief ag trade…

South Dakota Senator Says Congress Is Far Apart On COVID 19 Relief

Congress is going back to work in Washington and lawmakers are hoping to move another COVID relief package. However, South…

Recent Headlines

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

5 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…