GOP Primary Likely in Iowa’s 4th District

Republican State Senator Rick Bertrand of Sioux City has made it official. He is challenging fellow Republican Steve King in the June Primary in Iowa’s fourth congressional district.

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith Pushing for Lower Federal Spending

The federal budget process is getting bogged down in the House, over spending levels.

Avera Majestic Bluffs Prepares to Open Hospice House

The Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton will open next month, and an open house will be held on March 23rd.

No Costs Yet for Yankton School District Facility Study

The Yankton School Board this week got an update from Sioux Falls based TSP on the facility study underway.

CME Group Explains Delivery Discount at Worthing

The CME Group’s proposed $1.50 discount on live cattle delivered to Worthing, South Dakota has upset many producers. They say…

FDA Releases New Rule on BSE

The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule Thursday finalizing three previous interim rules regarding BSE. The rules were designed…

SD Cattlemen’s Leader Concerned With Supreme Court Nominee

President Obama has nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court. South Dakota Attorney Todd Wilkinson who…

MN Farmers Union Supports Health Care Option

Minnesota Farmers Union is supporting legislation introduced Thursday in the State Senate to ask for a federal waiver to offer…

Subcommittee Hearing on RFS One-Sided

A hearing held this week on the Renewable Fuel Standard by a House Subcommittee did not include representatives of the…

SD Rail Board Working on Improvements in Sioux City

The South Dakota State Railroad Board got an update this week on a project in Sioux City (Iowa) that could improve rail service in the state.