State of SD Agrees to Sell MRC Rail Line

The South Dakota State Railroad Board voted to accept a proposal from WATCO Companies to buy the MRC rail line from Mitchell west.

SD Legislative Committee Hears About Schools Covid Costs

The Interim Joint Education Committee of the South Dakota Legislature heard some of the issues schools are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

CPA Criticizes WTO Decision On U.S. Section 301 Tariffs

The Coalition for a Prosperous America is condemning the ruling issued this week by the World Trade Organization against U.S.…

Meat Export Federation Leader Says More Pork Business Possible In China

Germany has reported its first case of African Swine Fever in a wild boar. Following that, China, Japan and South…

Hurricane Sally Path Left New Orleans Ports Largely Undamaged

Transportation officials says the track that Hurricane Sally took this week did little damage to ports on the Lower Mississippi…

Nebraska Groups Ask EPA For Quick Re-Registration On Dicamba

Half a dozen Nebraska agriculture groups led by the State Corn Grower’s Association are asking the EPA to quickly re-register…

Yankton City Commission Approves Utility Rate Hikes

The Yankton City Commission this week approved rate increases for solid waste, water and wastewater.

Yankton School Board Continues Isolation Rules

The Yankton School Board this week voted to continue with their quarantine policies.

Department of Public Safety Updates Attorney General Fatal Accident Investigation

The investigation into South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg who hit and killed a pedestrian on Highway 14 west of Highmore Saturday night continues.

Authorizing a “PACE” Plan

South Dakota legislators next year may be asked to consider again authorizing a PACE, or “Property Assessed Clean Energy” plan.