Education Funding & Medicaid Expansion Linked in SD

Most lawmakers agree the two big issues facing the South Dakota legislature this year are increasing teacher pay, and Medicaid expansion.

Fading Federal Funds Could Threaten SD Budget

Decreasing federal support for state agencies could put more pressure on the state’s general fund.

SD Legislators Continue to Push Medicaid Expansion

While it has been a long process, good progress is being made on a Medicaid expansion deal.

Road Improvements Coming to Napa Junction

The Yankton County Commission got an update on the road improvement project at the Napa rail junction.

City of Yankton Sees Solid Sales Tax Growth in 2015

The City of Yankton saw strong sales tax growth for last year.

Vikings To Hire Coach

A person with direct knowledge of the hire tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings have added former Philadelphia offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur to their staff.

Jacks Top Coyotes In Showdown

It didn’t look good early, but South Dakota State rallied back to beat South Dakota on Saturday by the score of 79-75, giving head coach Scott Nagy his 400th career win in the Jackrabbits final game in the DakotaDome.

Summit Tabs Golf Contenders

After finishing third in the 2015 Summit League Championship, the South Dakota State women’s golf team was picked second in 2016 league coaches poll.

Old School Building in Salem Under the Wrecking Ball

A large piece of education and history will come down in the next few weeks in Salem as the demolition of the 1924 building starts.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Strong Military Action Against ISIS

The US Senate is setting the stage for possible quick approval of an “Authorization for the Use of Military Force” or AUMF.