Small Businesses in South Dakota Benefit from REAP

The US Agriculture Department announced funding for 821 projects across the nation aimed at helping rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs and usage.

There are Many Angry Minnesota Drivers

When it comes to road rage, there is not a lot of “Minnesota nice” behind the wheel.

Sioux CIty Hard Rock Casino Expansion Approved

State regulators gave approval (Thursday) for a six-point-five million dollar expansion of the Hard Rock Casino in Sioux City.

Prestage Still Receiving Criticism

The North Carolina-based company that picked north-central Iowa’s Wright County to build a 240-million-dollar hog processing plant is being praised by many — and criticized by others.

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Elect New Chair

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission elected a new chair for the first time in four years at its meeting (Thursday) in West Des Moines. Jeff Lamberti of Ankeny, handed the gavel over to Rich Arnold of Russell.

Healthcare Professionals Look to Work with Veterinarians

Healthcare professionals are looking to work with veterinarians and the livestock industry in South Dakota to prevent the spread of human-animal, or zoonotic diseases.

Yankton County Commission Approves Property & Wheel Tax Increases

The Yankton County Commission, at a special meeting Friday, voted to increase property taxes forty-five cents per thousand, and to extend the five-dollar wheel tax up to twelve wheels on vehicles.

Farm Bureau Leader Backs House Approval Of Biotech Labeling Bill

Thursday the House passed the Senate version of the biotech labeling legislation and sent it on to the President for…

James River Water Development District Board Meets in Yankton

The James River Water Development District held their monthly meeting in Yankton Thursday.

Farm Leader Sees Several Reasons For Special Legislative Session

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has called the legislature into special session to address a two-year budget shortfall of around…