South Dakota Legislative Summer Study Includes Medicaid Finance

One of the summer studies for the South Dakota legislature this year will be the finances of Medicaid providers.

EWG Stands By Farm Subsidy Report Rich Get Richer

The Environmental Working Group is standing by its recent report the Rich Get Richer that claims 50 American billionaires are…

Farm Policy Facts Coalition Challenging EWG Report

A newly formed farm coalition is challenging a recent report issued by the Environmental Working Group. The EWG report titled…

Grain Groups Asking APHIS To Move Slowly On Biotech Rules

The National Grain and Feed Association along with four other grain groups are asking APHIS to slow down on making…

Farm Group Presidential Candidate Disputes Conceding Election

The challenger in the recent South Dakota Farmers Union President’s race, Garret Bischoff of Huron, says he’s not conceding the…

Cattle Groups Pleased GAO Investigating Cattle Price Collapse

R-CALF leaders are pleased the Senate Judiciary Committee is asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate the 2015 cattle price…

SD Senator Mike Rounds Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds met with Judge Merrick Garland this week in his Washington office.

SD School Districts Using New Funding Formula in Contract Negotiations

School districts around South Dakota have been getting information from the state Department of Education about the new funding formula, and how it will affect each district.

Vikings Pick Wide Receiver

The Minnesota Vikings addressed a glaring need at wide receiver, selecting Mississippi’s Laquon Treadwell with 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Twins Minor Leaguer Suspended

Minnesota Twins outfielder Reynaldo Rodriguez, an All-Star at Triple-A last year, has been suspended 80 games following a positive test under baseball’s minor league drug program.