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Glad to Be Back in School

Students in the Hartington-Newcastle School District returned to the classrooms this week for the first time since they were sent home in late March.

Social Security and Medicare Need More Attention and Money

The executive order that President Trump signed suspending the collection of payroll taxes has focused attention again on Medicare and Social Security.

Wind Creating Electricity & Jobs in South Dakota

American Wind Week is observed each August to remind people of the progress being made in renewable energy.

Nebraska Senators Agree on Compromise to End 2020 Session

Nebraska legislators found a compromise on property taxes and business incentives in the final hours of the session last week.

SDSU Finding Socially Distanced Activities for Freshmen

As classes begin on university campuses this week, administrators are helping freshmen settle in, get acquainted and stay socially distanced.

Yankton County Commission Votes to Raise Wheel Tax

The Yankton County Commission has voted to increase the wheel tax by a dollar per wheel up to four wheels.

Iowa Pork Producers Feeding Storm Recovery Workers And Holding A Webinar Tonight

The Iowa Pork Producers Association has been assisting derecho storm recovery crews in the Hawkeye state. IPPA CEO Pat McGonegle…

Two Dead in Brown County Accident

Two men died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Groton.

Industrial Hemp Program Advancing In South Dakota

South Dakota farmers are waiting for federal approval for South Dakota’s growers to plant industrial hemp. South Dakota Farmers Union’s…

Nebraska Farm Bureau President To Step Down In December

Axtell farmer Steve Nelson who’s served as President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau since 2011 is stepping down this year…

Recent Headlines

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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…

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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…

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…

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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…