2016 SD Legislative Session Fell Short

Legislators are back in their home districts, looking at what the 2016 legislative session may or may not have accomplished.

SD Public Land Lease Auction Underway

The South Dakota Office of School & Public Lands is in the midst of their spring land lease auction.

Charges Filed by SD Attorney General Marty Jackley in GEAR UP Investigation

Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that complaints have been filed charging three individuals for their roles in the financial misconduct case surrounding the GEAR UP Program.

House Panels Look at Renewable Fuels Standard

A pair of House Subcommittees are holding hearings today looking at how the Renewable Fuel Standard is working. National Biodiesel…

Windom, MN Pork Plant Conversion Making Progress

Contractors are making substantial progress on the conversion of the PM Beef Packing Plant in Windom, Minnesota to a pork…

NE Farm Bureau Pushing for Property Tax Fix Before Session Ends

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are asking state Senators to pass property tax relief before the 2016 session ends. They say…

U.S. Reaches Agreement With Peru to Open Beef Export Market

The U.S. government has reached an agreement with the government of Peru to remove barriers for U.S. beef exports that…

American Sheep Industry Works on Priorities in D.C. This Week

A group of 50 members of the American Sheep Industry Association are in the nation’s capital this week meeting with…

SDSU Student Association President Caleb Finck to Seek State Senate Seat

The current President of the Student Association at South Dakota State University wants to continue on in public service.

New State Director for AARP South Dakota

AARP South Dakota has a new state director. Erik Gaikowski returns to take over for Sarah Jennings. She has been promoted to be regional director of a nine state region for AARP.