Schools Spending ESSER Funds

Part of the reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic is millions of dollars flowing to schools under the ESSER, or Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

Back to School Amidst the Delta Variant

Back to school plans this summer include dealing with the surging Covid-19 Delta variant.

IRFA Disappointed Biofuels Left Out Of Senate Infrastructure Bill

Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved a one trillion dollar infrastructure bill that included funding for an electric vehicle charger network…

Names Released in Lawrence County Crash

A Watertown, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle-vehicle crash south of Sturgis.

Official Census Numbers Trigger Redistricting

The official Census 2020 population numbers are due to be released next week and that will trigger redistricting committees.

World Tournaments & Covid-19

Hundred of archers from around the globe will gather in Yankton next month for the Hyundai World Archery Championships and the World Archery Congress Board meeting.

Lots Of Recovery Still Needed From 2020 Derecho In Iowa

This week is the one year anniversary of the Derecho Storm which devastated a widespread area of Iowa. The storm…

NSA Executive Says Sunflowers Are Starting To Show Drought Stress

Sunflowers, normally a good drought crop in the Northern Plains are starting to feel the stress of this year’s extreme…

Farm Official Says Biden Administration Needs To Set Forth A Trade Agenda

The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee of USDA and USTR meets Friday to look at current and new trade deals. Nebraska…

Housing Study Committee Heading to Wrap Up

An interim South Dakota legislative committee studying housing needs plans one more meeting next month.