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A Message from Senator John Thune | 10/22/2026
A Message from Congressman Dusty Johnson | 10/22/2026
A Message from Governor Larry Rhoden | 10/22/2026
Need for water in West River – Sen. Helene Duhamel, Kristin Conzet and Cory Chorne KOTA Radio Interview | 10/8/2026
Missouri River water dispute escalates over provision in congressional bill | 10/8/2026
North Dakota's longstanding dispute with Missouri over water usage from the Missouri River has a new front: a section of a congressional bill that threatens to limit states' ability to divert water from the river.
Pactola water release reduced for winter season | 10/1/2026
RAPID CITY, SD – A declining water level in Pactola Reservoir and nagging drought conditions have triggered a reduction in the water release flows from Pactola.
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WDRWS was formed in 2021 to
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