Mental Health Task Force Meeting

An interim task force of the South Dakota legislature is working to develop a regional approach to behavioral health care.

South Dakota Sales Taxes Up Sharply, Retailers See Mixed Results

The South Dakota Legislative Research Council is reporting state sales taxes up seventeen percent in July over last year and ten percent above legislative estimates.

Damaging Derecho Slams Iowa

A fast-moving derecho or wind storm moved rapidly across Iowa, Illinois and Indiana on Monday causing millions of dollars in damages.

Critical Year for Flu Shots

Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues, health care providers are worried about the start of the flu season.

Pork Groups Urge USDA To Make Changes In Livestock Risk Protection Program

The National Pork Producers Council along with 26 state pork organizations including South Dakota are urging USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance…

Iowa Storm Damage Being Assessed

Iowa farmers and government officials are assessing the cost of agricultural-related damage from Tuesday’s derecho storm. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture…

Extension Specialist Says Dicamba Is A Needed Tool For Farmers

Environmental Groups want the Environmental Protection Agency not to renew the approval of over the top use of Dicamba herbicide…

South Dakota Beef Official Meat Of 2020 Sturgis Bike Rally

South Dakota beef is again the official meat for this year’s 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota Beef…

Vermillion Schools Get Ready to Welcome Students

School districts across the state are putting together plans to bring students back to the classrooms.

Farm Groups Ask USDA To Extend Pandemic Relief Deadline

Twenty Eight farm groups are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the August 28 deadline for producers to…