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(WNAX) — The Chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe says South Dakota lawmakers need to improve communications with Native American communities. Lester Thompson gave the annual “State of the Tribes” speech to a joint […]

(WNAX) — The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is voicing its opposition to the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act that’s been introduced in both houses of Congress. Cattlemen’s President Eric Jennings of Spearfish says the […]

(WNAX) — As always, some states did better than others in economic performance over the past year. Ernie Goss of Creighton University in Omaha tabulates a monthly survey of businesses in the nine state Mid […]

(WNAX) — The US and China signed the “Phase One” trade deal Wednesday and will now move on to negotiations on “Phase Two.” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the US got some significant concessions… […]

(KCCR) — The South Dakota State Historical Society has awarded a landmark Pierre building with matching grant money. The Pierre American Legion Cabin building on the far south end of Pierre Street is getting a […]

(WNAX) — Continued state support for broadband expansion will be critical this year. Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, made that point to the Joint Appropriations Committee Wednesday… “Broadband infrastructure is […]

(WNAX) — During this year’s session of the South Dakota Legislature, South Dakota Corn Growers Association Legislative Director Teddi Mueller is anticipating several bills dealing with property taxes… “But the major one is ag land […]

(WNAX) — The Ag Appropriations bill that was passed by Congress and signed last month will provide full funding to American Indian students seeking higher education. “New Beginning for Tribal Students” authorizes the USDA to […]

(KCCR)  — The City of Pierre Recreation Department is preparing for new set of offerings in the Seasoned Citizen’s program. The activities are geared to keep Pierre area senior citizens active in the winter season. […]

(KCCR) — Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson will be joining cross-river counterpart Pierre Mayor Steve Harding by running again for the position of Mayor in the Stanley County seat… “Three of the Alderman are up […]