US House Starting Budget Process

Several appropriations bills that will make up parts of the next federal budget were brought to the House floor this week

Covid-19 School Rules

School districts across the state are trying to figure out what rules they need in place to avoid a spike in Delta variant infections when classes start next month.

South Dakota FFA Member Participating In New Century Farmer Conference

44 FFA members from across the country are in Indianapolis this week attending the week long New Century Farmer Conference.…

Seventy Ethanol Companies Pledge Net Zero Emissions By 2050

Seventy ethanol companies including Redfield Energy LLC in Redfield, South Dakota have sent a letter to President Biden pledging to…

Grasshopper Populations Exploding In Western South Dakota

The drought this year in the Northern Plains has brought an unwelcome visitor especially to Western South Dakota and that’s…

January Sixth Committee Criticized

The January 6th Investigation Committee of the US House is under heavy partisan criticism

Care & Repair of the Meridian Bridge

During their budget workshop this week, Yankton City Commissioners talked about the care and repair of the Meridian Bridge.

Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Hearing On Cattle Market Competition

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today examining the lack of competition in the cattle markets. Committee…

Debating the Future of the Redfield Developmental Center

Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature toured the Developmental Center in Redfield during their east river swing earlier this month.

Yankton City Commission Supports Expanded Downtown Grants

The Yankton City Commission appears to back expanding the downtown façade grant program