Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index plunged to its lowest level ever this month as the impacts of the pandemic are being felt across the region.

Pandemic Highlights Need For Better Rural Broadband Access

The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the need to address the lack of broadband access for Rural America. That’s according to…

NCBA Policy Chair Says Study Shows Cattle Producers Seeing Staggering Losses

A study released this week commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says as a result of the COVID 19…

Senators Ask USDA For Release Of CARES Act Aid

Farm state lawmakers are asking USDA to expedite payments to farmers as approved in the CARES Act, plus provide immediate…

RFA President Says Refineries Request For Total RFS Waiver Is Ridiculous

Five oil state Governors are asking the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete waiver for all oil and gas companies…

More Pressure To Get Property Tax Relief Approved Following Withdrawal Of Ballot Drive

The group, TRUE Nebraskans this week dropped their efforts to complete a petition drive to put a property tax relief…

SD Peak Infection Rates & Dates Changing

As the coronavirus spreads there have been estimates of when those infections will peak.

SD Legislators Learning About Coming Revenue Short Fall

There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government

SD Retailers Working to Hang On

The Paycheck Protection Plan was funded through the rescue bill passed by Congress a couple of weeks ago to help keep small businesses afloat.

Getting the Reservoirs Ready for Spring Run Off

The Corps of Engineers has been moving water out of the Missouri River reservoir system all winter to get ready for spring runoff.