La Nina Watch Issued

The national Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch for later this year

MFU President Says The US Is Progressing On Climate Change

The European Commission this week adopted a package of ambitious climate proposals. They’re looking at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions…

School Activities vs Medical Cannabis

As schools work through policies for the use of medical cannabis by students, there are concerns about the impact on activities.

Department of Corrections Review Overdue

Anonymous complaints about sexual harassment and other issues from employees at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls have led to the firing of the Warden and Deputy Warden and suspensions of other Department of Corrections officials.

Housing Study Committee Meets West River

The “Workforce Housing Needs in South Dakota Interim Study” committee met this week in Rapid City.

Reviewing Medical Cannabis Rules

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature will see the next round of proposed rules for the use of medical cannabis in schools at their meeting next week.

NPPC Files Comments In California On Proposed Rules For Proposition 12

The National Pork Producers Council this week filed comments in California on the proposed rules for the state’s Proposition 12…

Iowa State Extension Agronomist Says Recent Rain Helpful For Pollinating Corn

Although the overall rainfall is still well below normal in Northwest, Iowa this week’s rains have brought some relief. Iowa…

Dairy President Welcomes Senate Subcommittee Dairy Price Hearing

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Ag Sub-committee on Dairy says she’s moving forward with a dairy…

Names Released in Lawrence County Fatal Crash

A Newcastle, WY., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash west of Lead.