Budget Decisions Loom

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says as he makes a final decision on state funding for K-through-12 public schools,

Twins Even Reds Series

Torii Hunter homered again after a long delay at the start of the game, and Phil Hughes got his third straight victory, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Astros Top Royals Again

Dallas Keuchel allowed seven hits in eight innings to lead the Houston Astros a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

USDA Reports Lead to Rally in the Grains

While the U.S. is looking at bigger quarterly stocks than a year ago in all crops, corn and soybean estimates…

Thirteen States File Lawsuit Against EPA on Clean Water Rule

Monday, Western States Attorneys General filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in North Dakota against the EPA and the…

Senate Ag Committee AI Hearing Scheduled

The Senate Ag Committee will be holding a hearing on avian influenza on July 7. It’s a response to the…

Prime Time Gala Raises $173,000 for Feeding South Dakota

Over the weekend the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation held their Prime Time Gala. More than 4,700 people attended the banquet…

Conservation Districts Helps Establish Soil Health Plan

A working group of 19 leaders met in Washington D.C. and last week released a set of recommendations on cover…

Thune Seeks To Expand Surface Transportation Board

A bill sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune would expand the numbers of members on the Surface Transportation Board, and give them more authority over railroad operations.

Committee Studies High School Activities Association

A legislative summer committee looking at the South Dakota High School Activities Association held their first meeting last Friday in Pierre.