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Ace Director Says Petroleum Industry’s Attack On RFS Based On False Information

The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers are claiming that the Renewable Fuel Standard is based on outdated projections. They’ve taken…

Making Policy Decisions

While state officials will listen to medical experts, ultimately decisions will have to be made.

School Administrators Looking for Middle Ground

School administrators across the state are working on plans to safely bring students back to their classrooms.

Lower Mississippi River Dredging Project Begins, Expected To Improve Farmer Basis

The project to deepen the lower Mississippi River to the port of New Orleans form 45 feet to 50 feet…

Nebraska Lawmakers Outline Grand Compromise Property Tax Relief Plan

Time is winding down for the remaining few days of the Nebraska’s Legislature’s 2020 session and a group known as…

Minnesota Senator Wanting To Get Economic Stimulus Bill Out Soon

Congress continues to work to pass another economic stimulus bill for COVID 19 relief. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, member of…

Dakota Rural Action Endorses Marijuana Ballot Issues

The Dakota Rural Action Board of Directors has voted to support both marijuana issues on the ballot this fall.

One Dead in Hutchinson County Crash

One woman died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Freeman.

SD Department of Health Helping with Back to School Plans

Schools across South Dakota are putting together their plans to bring students back to classes.

Spreading Iowa Drought Won’t Impact Prices

Much of western Iowa is slipping further into drought conditions creating concerns about crop production.

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…