Governor Kristi Noem Proposes Loans to Help Storm Hit Counties

Governor Kristi Noem in her budget address to the legislature, proposed that the state make loans to counties that had flood and storm damage this year. Then when counties are reimbursed by FEMA they could repay the state loans.

Early Snow Pack Could Lead to Long Winter

Weather for this winter may be determined by conditions over the next few weeks.

More Prisoners & Staffing Issues for the SD Women’s Prison

The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature began hearing from state agencies this week in advance of the 2020 session that starts next month.

SD Democrats Elect Randy Seiler as Chairman

The South Dakota Democratic Party central committee met over the weekend and voted to remove the interim title from Chair Randy Seiler.

SD Farmers Union Looks and Weather and Stress at Annual Convention

Weather and farmer stress are two of the major topics that will be addressed at this week’s South Dakota Farmers…

U.S. Meat Exports Mixed in October

United States meat exports for October were mixed with pork strong and beef under year ago levels. U.S. Meat Export…

New SD Cattlemen’s Association President Talks Priorities

The new president of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association wants to address disease traceability and meat labeling during his tenure.…

FERC Takes Action to Boost Propane Supplies

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved two pipeline tariff amendments aimed at boosting propane supplies to the Midwest. Iowa…

EPA Approves Predator Control Tool

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the final rule allowing the registered use of sodium cyanide for predator control. American…

Yankton School Board Moves Ahead on Opt Out Process

The Yankton School Board set January second as the date for a special meeting to approve the process for an opt out election.