South Dakota Interstate Bridge Damaged

Repair work is underway on an Interstate 90 bridge that was damaged this week.

Nebraska Closing in on Prison Capacity Emergency

State law says Nebraska must declare a prison overcrowding emergency by July first.

Police Reform Bills Stall in Both Houses of Congress

The US House approved a democratic backed police reform bill which stands little chance of being debated in the Senate.

Democrats Move National Convention Online

The Democratic National Committee announced this week that the party’s National Convention, originally planned for Milwaukee on August 17th through the 20th, would be held online due to the coronavirus.

Narrow Lead Holds Up in Senate Primary Recount

State Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion held on to his narrow lead following a recount in the District 17 republican Senate primary.

CFRA Issues White Paper To Help Farmers With New Crop Insurance Tool

The Center for Rural Affairs has put together a document to help farmers get a better understanding of the new…

Minnesota Agriculture Department Helping Farmers With COVID 19 Preparedness Plans

An Executive Order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz requires farm businesses, farmers markets and other agricultural businesses to have…

Farmers Union Sees Great Support For Approving Climate Legislation

The Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday held a hearing looking at the Growing Climate Solutions Act Legislation. The bill calls…

Grain Standards Act Passes Out Of Committee, Goes To Senate For Authorization

This week the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act and sent it to the…

SD Senator Mike Rounds Encourages Use of Face Masks

With coronavirus cases spiking across the country, health officials continue to say wearing facemasks is one solution to limiting the spread.