Prospect of a new State Prison

Nebraska legislators are struggling with a proposal to build a new state prison. They approved funding for a study of the potential costs to build and operate a new facility

Covid-19 Vaccine Research Continues

While several Covid-19 vaccines are being used around the world, research is continuing on those and other treatments.

Redrawing the Election Maps

The re-districting committee set up by the South Dakota legislature will have a short time to get a lot of work done

La Nina to Fade Away

One of the major climate drivers in North America should fade as summer approaches.

Vaccinate for Others

There is growing concern among health professionals that a large segment of the population will not get a Covid-19 vaccination, which would limit herd immunity from the virus.

NCBA Encouraged by Bill to Prohibit Meat Bans at Federal Agencies

Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Roger Marshall of Kansas have introduced legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from enacting…

ND Stockgrowers Watching Ag Bills as Legislature Winds Down

North Dakota State lawmakers have completed 65 days of their 80-day session. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…

SD Joins Pause in Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The South Dakota Health Department has joined in the pause of the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.

Reelected and Looking Ahead

Incumbents Nathan Johnson and Bridget Benson were reelected to the Yankton City Commission this week along with newcomer Mike Villanueva.

Farmers Consider Next Step in Quest for Right to Farm

Yankton County, South Dakota residents are evaluating the possibility of adopting a Right to Farm covenant. They learned what protections…