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Controlling a Surge in COVID-19 Infections

While Covid-19 infections in South Dakota are surging, hospitals are not yet seeing a large increase in patients.

Nebraska Schools Still Waiting on State Aid Changes

Nebraska legislators reached a compromise on property tax relief and business incentives before adjourning their summer session. The bill didn’t make any changes to the school aid formula.

Corn Executive Says No Repercussions Yet From Trade Investigation On Mexico

The Trump administration plans to proceed with steps to protect U.S. growers of seasonal produce from imports from Mexico. They’ll…

Term Limits Force Chamber Jumps

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton has served longer in the legislature than any other female, first elected in 2000.

Rough Recovery from Covid-19

Covid-19 infections can cause a wide range of symptoms and will make some people very sick.

Farmers Urged To Plant And Protect Public Varieties

Farmers planting small grains or cover crops this fall need to make sure they are planting legal seed varieties. There…

ASA Lauds EPA’s New Proposed Biotech Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to exempt from its regulation some biotech crops that are genetically engineered to be…

New Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry Benefits State’s Economy

A new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association says the state’s pork industry contributes significantly to Iowa’s economy.…

Looking Ahead to the 2021 Nebraska Legislative Session

Nebraska lawmakers wrapped up their extended 2020 session in late July. They were interrupted in mid-March due to the pandemic and came back to Lincoln this summer to finish.

COVID-19 Cases Surging at the University of South Dakota

Covid-19 cases at the University of South Dakota are surging, with two hundred forty-three students and staff self-reporting a positive test and six hundred sixty-six currently in quarantine or isolation.

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21 hours ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

21 hours ago in Local

LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

21 hours ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

21 hours ago in Local

ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

4 days ago in Local

CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…