Minnesota Pork CEO Says Smithfield Plant Closure Tough On Region’s Producers

The closure of the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls due to COVID-19 worker illnesses is devastating for…

Pork President Says Indefinite Closing Of Sioux Falls Smithfield Plant Is Devastating

Smithfield Foods is suspending operations indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak at the meat processing facility. South Dakota Governor Kristi…

Mitigation Only Answer to Coronavirus

The shutdown of the Smithfield Foods processing plant is an example of what needs to be done to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Name Released in Turner County Fatal Accident

A Chancellor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor.

More Federal Rescue Dollars Needed

The two point two trillion-dollar federal rescue plan passed by Congress is a start, but more help will be needed.

Federal Reserve Pumps Billions into the Banking System

The Federal Reserve has moved hundreds of billions of dollars into the banking system as a show of confidence.

Yankton County Commission Mulling Ambulance Recommendations

The Yankton County Commission is adopting some of the recommendations from their ambulance task force, while waiting on others.

Next Three Weeks Critical in Coronavirus Fight

While not issuing an official “stay at home” order, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts issued a proclamation further restricting some businesses and team sports to hold down the peak infection of coronavirus

Public Health Emergency Declared in Minnehaha County

A flare up of coronavirus cases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has the State stepping up surveillance and testing.

CFRA Policy Manager Advises To Plan Ahead, Then Enroll In CSP

Enrollment is now underway for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program. Center for Rural Affairs Policy Manager Anna Johnson advises those interested…