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Data Error Feeds COVID-19 Surge in South Dakota

An error in the database reporting COVID-19 infections in South Dakota was a factor in a surge of cases showing up on the state Health Department website.

Demand Continues for Absentee Ballots

The demand for absentee ballots will continue to rise as the general election approaches.

Stimulus Bill Talks Continue in the Back Ground

Members of Congress are not due back in Washington until after Labor Day, so debate of the next economic stimulus bill is on hold.

R CALF Priorities Getting M COOL Restored And Improve Competitive Markets

R CALF members just wrapped up their 2020 convention held in Deadwood, South Dakota. South Dakota cattle producer Brett Kenzy…

COVID-19 on Campus

COVID-19 infections are on the rise on university campuses across the state.

Nebraska Senators Take First Step on Property Tax Reform

The Nebraska legislature reached a compromise on property taxes just before they wrapped up the 2020 session.

RFA Pleased Senate Climate Committee Report Included Ethanol In Plan

The Renewable Fuel Association is lauding the Senate Democrat’s Special Committee’s Climate plan. RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper says…

Corn In Central Iowa Hit Hard By Derecho

Farmers in Central Iowa, mainly in Story county were among those hammered by the Derecho storm that swept across the…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Leads off Republican National Convention

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was the kick off speaker during the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.

NCBA Official Says U.S. Meat Exports To China Flowing Freely

Top meat importer China has suspended imports from some foreign meat packing plants where workers have become infected with coronavirus.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…