Center For Rural Affairs Pleased With Senate Introduction Of Small Meat Processors Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune along with a bi-partisan group of Senators have introduced the Strengthening Local Processing legislation. The…

Questioning Education Funding

South Dakota legislators will focus on education and funding in the 2021 session, just as they always do.

Budget Sets the Tone for the 2021 Session

Governor Kristi Noem released her budget plan earlier this month to legislators and now they will use most of the 2021 session to work through it and make their own changes.

Names Released in Turner County Fatal Crash

A Viborg, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg.

USCA Wants To Build On 2020 Legislative Wins In 2021

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States Cattlemen’s Association says 2020 was a successful year for them policy wise. USCA…

Timing the Covid-19 Vaccine

As the Covid-19 vaccines roll out, there will need to be public education on how and when to get the double doses.

End of a State Senate Term

Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton choose not to run for reelection this year, so his time in the legislature will wrap up at the end of the month.

Taking a School Break

The Christmas break is the halfway point of the year for most school districts.

Another Down Month for City Sales Taxes

The City of Yankton saw the downward trend of sales taxes continue through November.

Nebraska Cattle Group’s Top Issues Include Property Taxes And Brands

At their recent convention, Nebraska Cattlemen Association members hammered out their policy for 2021 and elected a new President to…