South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Sets Out Priorities

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will give her first State of the State Address today at 1PM to a joint session of the legislature.

Paying Healthcare Workers More

Finding more workers for healthcare providers, especially in rural areas, will be a priority during the 2019 South Dakota legislative session

Industrial Hemp Expansion Slowed by Federal Government Shutdown

Iowa farmers who are interested in growing hemp won’t be able to get the ball rolling until the partial federal government shutdown ends

First Iowa Flu Death Reported

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2018-2019 flu season

Farm Families Face Rising Insurance Costs

Many farmers are hoping 2019 brings some pause in rising healthcare costs

Twins To Add Reliever

Media reports say the Minnesota Twins will be adding relief pitcher Blake Parker as a free agent.

Name Released in Bon Homme County Car – Train Accident

A 21-year-old woman from Yankton has been identified as the person who died Thursday night when her vehicle collided with a Burlington Northern railroad train near Scotland.

Government Shutdown Slows USMCA Ratification

The federal government shutdown has delayed analysis of the U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement by the International Trade Commission. That’s…

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Starts Job, Talks Goals

Last week, Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz appointed Thom Petersen as the state’s Agriculture Commissioner. Petersen, who served 16 years as…

ASF Preparedness Heightens With Disease in Commercial Operations in China

Last week African Swine Fever was detected in a 73,000 head swine facility in China. So far, more than 90…