North Dakota Has Five Counties Declared As Disaster Area

The U-S Department of Agriculture has declared five counties in North Dakota as disaster areas, allowing for farmers and ranchers…

Meat Packing Company CEO’s Testify At House Ag Committee Hearing

The Chief Executive Officers of the four major meat packing companies testified on Wednesday at the U-S House Agriculture Committee. …

Minnesota Extends Ban On Poultry Exhibitions To June 1

Minnesota Board of Animal Health has decided to extend the ban for poultry exhibition shows until June 1st.  Michael Crusan…

School Districts Looking for Teachers

While the current school year is winding down, districts are on the hunt for teachers to fill upcoming vacancies this fall.

Special Rules for Senate Impeachment Trial

The South Dakota Senate will be operating with a special set of rules when the Impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is held next month.

Gavins Point Dam Dealing with Zebra Mussels

Zebra mussels continue to cause problems at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River.

Meatpackers Appear Before the House Ag Committee

Executives from the big four meatpackers faced off with members of the House Agriculture Committee over charges of price and supply manipulation.

Yankton County Commissioner Cheri Loest Running for Re-election

Yankton County incumbent Commissioner Cheri Loest has decided to run for re-election

Free Meal Program to Fade Away

For the past two years, students in public and many private schools had free meals provided by federal pandemic funding. Without Congressional action, those programs will end this summer.

Planting Off to a Slow Start

The planting season is off to a slow start but planters were rolling yesterday in parts of the region.  North…