Public Health Emergency Declared in Minnehaha County

A flare up of coronavirus cases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has the State stepping up surveillance and testing.

CFRA Policy Manager Advises To Plan Ahead, Then Enroll In CSP

Enrollment is now underway for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program. Center for Rural Affairs Policy Manager Anna Johnson advises those interested…

SDSU Extension Vet Says No Coronavirus Worries With Pork Or Other Food Products

The positive cases of coronavirus in over 80 workers at the Sioux Falls Smithfield Foods Processing plant this week should…

SD Unemployment Claims Surge Continue

Claims for unemployment benefits continue to surge in South Dakota.

SDPPC President Hopeful Sioux Falls Smithfield Plant Shutdown Only Temporary

Smithfield Foods plans to close its Sioux Falls processing plant for three days. That’s after local health officials estimated more…

NCBA Assured By The USDA They Will Further Investigate Cattle Market Disparities

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants the USDA to further investigate the cattle and beef markets. NCBA Vice President of…

South Dakota Health Officials Working with Smithfield Foods to Stem Coronavirus Outbreak

A coronavirus hot spot developed in Sioux Falls with reports of over eighty workers at the Smithfield Foods plant confirmed with the infection.

Universities Planning into the Unknown

South Dakota’s universities will offer online classes only for the summer semester as the effects of the pandemic are expected to linger.

Online Learning Curve for Everyone

It is continuing education for students, parents and teachers as classes will stay online through the end of the academic year.

Banks Helping Businesses Get into the Payroll Protection Plan

Banks across the region are working with businesses to help them get federal financial help to keep their doors open.