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SD Department of Health Watching Infection Surge in Bon Homme & Yankton Counties

Reported cases of COVID-19 have surged in Yankton and Bon Homme Counties in the past week.

Coronavirus Found In Frozen Imports To China Could Cause Trade Disruptions

Two cities in China have found traces of coronavirus in frozen food imports. Samples taken from frozen chicken wings from…

Nebraska Verbal Farm Lease Termination Deadline Approaching

The deadline for tenants and landlords to terminate a verbal farm land lease is coming up on September 1. University…

Dry Times Allow Dam Work

Drier weather and decreased flows on the Missouri River are allowing crews to catch up on maintenance.

Drug Courts Helping People & Taxpayers

An option that helps some people avoid prison time and saves the state money appears to be paying off.

Two Dead in Separate Accidents

The SD Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal accidents

“voteOut” Campaign Focused on Equality

The ACLU of South Dakota is working with a coalition of statewide organizations on the voteOut campaign, focused on equality, especially for LGBTQ and Two Spirit people.

Nebraska Cattlemen Association President Pleased With Livestock Hauling ELD Extension

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the hours of service electronic logging device exemption for livestock haulers. The…

Iowa Ag Secretary Revises Estimates On Iowa Storm Damage

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has updated estimates of potential crop damage caused by the August 10 derecho. The…

University of Nebraska Inaugurates Ted Carter

Ted Carter was formally inaugurated as the President of the University of Nebraska on Friday.

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PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

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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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