Cities Can’t Rely on Reserve Funds

While the first three months of city sales tax collections have been very good, future returns are expected to crater due to effects of the pandemic.

Hospitals Short of Testing Supplies

State and federal health officials say the key to slowing the spread of the coronavirus is testing and contact tracing.

Testing Key to Easing Coronavirus Restrictions

A key to keeping South Dakota on a “Back to Normal” path as announced by Governor Kristi Noem is testing.

Nebraska Restaurants Prepare to Reopen

Restaurants in Nebraska will be allowed to start reopening under new “Directed Health Measures” released by Governor Pete Ricketts.

Midwest Dairy Donates $500,000 To Food Banks In Ten States

Midwest Dairy officials say they are donating $500,000 to food banks in ten Midwest states to purchase dairy products for…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Outlines “Back to Normal” Plan

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem outlined her “Back to Normal” plan for businesses and residents.

South Dakota Pork President Says It’ll Take Time To Get Processing Up To Full Speed

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds wrote to President Trump urging the administration to take additional steps to address the food…

Spring Wheat Planting In South Dakota Is Going Well

Spring Wheat planting in South Dakota while behind the five year average is going well so far in the state.…

Repairs Needed for Gavins Point Dam Drainage System

The Corps of Engineers is starting the environmental assessment phase of a project to repair the drainage system under Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton.

Farm Bureau Backs Lifting Caps On COVID 19 Relief Aid

This week, a bipartisan group of Senators asked President Donald Trump to lift the caps on the direct coronavirus relief…