Yankton Sees Improving Housing Market

New homes and apartments are under construction in Yankton, and many were built in response to anticipated job growth by area employers.

Farm Economist Sees Glimmer Of Hope For Ag Economy Turnaround

A Wells Fargo Analyst says the equipment manufacturing demand cycle should bottom out within the next 12 to 18 months,…

Health Insurance Costs Major Concern For Minnesota Dairy Group

The skyrocketing cost of health insurance is the top issue for members of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association. Association President…

NAWG President Pleased With More Loosening Of Cuban Trade Barriers

Friday, President Obama issued a policy directive that takes another major step in normalizing trade relations with Cuba. National Association…

South Dakota Farm Loan Mediation Program Seeing Busiest Year Ever

The recent downturn in the agricultural economy has led to many requests for help from the South Dakota Agriculture Department’s…

Direct Farm Payments Needed To Address Ag Economic Crisis

America’s farmer and ranchers suffering through tough economic prices need the help that only direct farm payments can provide. That’s…

SD May See No Budget Increase in 2017

The economy in South Dakota and the region is slowing, and that will have an impact in Pierre next year.

SD Needs Cooperation to Fight Drug Abuse

The recently concluded Substance Abuse Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature found that meth addiction is a growing problem in the state. Along with growing prescription drug abuse.

Weekly Honors For Jackrabbits

For the second time this month, South Dakota State University quarterback Taryn Christion has been named Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week and linebacker Christian Rozeboom has earned the league’s Newcomer of the Week award.

Gender Issues Expected Back in the 2017 SD Legislature

It appears likely that more bills dealing with trans-gender students will be back before South Dakota legislators next year.