Soy Transportation Coalition Outlines 2021 Priorities At Annual Meeting

Soy Transportation Coalition members at their recent annual meeting outlined their priorities for 2021. Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says two…

USDA Reopens Public Comment Period On FMD Vaccine

This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened a comment period regarding a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking approval…

Yankton City Commission Debates Face Mask Mandate

The Yankton City Commission held a special meeting Wednesday night to give first reading to an ordinance that could lead to the increased use of face masks.

Electric Rates Splitting a Cooperative

Dakota Energy, a rural electric cooperative based in Huron, is taking legal steps to leave their supplier, East River Electric, largely based on rising electric rates.

Health Care Systems Ready for Covid-19 Vaccines

At least two Covid-19 vaccine makers have applied to the federal government for emergency approval for public use.

Looking for a Compromise on the Next Economic Stimulus Plan

Negotiations between the House and Senate over the next economic stimulus plan may be seeing some movement before Christmas.

Dealing with Pandemic Financials

While state sales tax revenues in South Dakota have been above budget estimates so far this year, the pandemic will cause future changes.

Nebraska Farmers Union To Hold Virtual State Convention On Friday

Nebraska Farmers Union members will be holding their state convention virtually on Friday. President John Hansen says they’re combining what…

Yankton Health Board Recommends Mask Mandate

The Yankton Health Board is making a recommendation to the city commission to extend a mask mandate.

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Group To Meet With Legislative Committee

South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association leaders will be meeting with the State Legislature’s Rules Review Committee at their meeting Monday…