FOIA Provision in Ag Appropriations Bill

Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law has been added to the pending fiscal year 2017 Ag Appropriations…

SD Making Slow Progress Toward Medicaid Expansion

Slow movement continues in the push to expand Medicaid in South Dakota.

Short Bridge, Long Debate

The Yankton County Commission this week approved replacement of a small culvert bridge over a tributary of the James River north east of Yankton.

Twins Battered By Astros

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa both homered and knocked in three as the Houston Astros won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night.

GPAC Softball Tourney Begins

The two brackets for the 2016 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Postseason Softball Tournaments opened play on Wednesday.

Mason City Iowa says “No” to New Hog Plant

After a six-and-a-half-hour meeting, the city council in Mason City early Wednesday morning split its vote on the development agreement with Prestage Foods.

Peterson Helping Home Town

Adrian Peterson is donating $100,000 toward relief efforts after flooding ravaged his hometown of Palestine, Texas.

Colette Abbott, Wife of USD President Jim Abbot Dies

University Relations at the University of South Dakota has sent a release to students and staff announcing the death of Colette Abbott, wife of President Jim Abbott.

SD Cattlemen’s Association Defends Beef Checkoff Amidst Lawsuit

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is defending the beef checkoff program currently being challenged in court. R-CALF filed suit this…

NPPC Supports Antimicrobial Resistance Research

USDA has announced the availability of $6 million to fund research to address antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to better…