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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…

National Waterways Foundation Commissions Inland Waterways Report

The National Waterways Foundation has just released profiles for 17 inland, coastal states including Iowa and Minnesota. The study was…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…