SD Gets Rain, Drought Remains

Much of SD got welcome rains in the past week.

Farm Bill Forum at Dakotafest

The current Farm Bill expires next September, but talks are already underway about shaping the framework for the next five-year bill.

SD Senator John Thune; Presidents Comments “Indefensible”

SD Senator John Thune disagrees with the President

Iowa Rape Crisis Center Loses Funding

A crowdfunding campaign is underway this month to keep a program afloat that helps sexual assault victims in Iowa.

Iowa Universities Pushing Major Tuition Increases

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is giving a thumbs down to proposed tuition hikes at the three state universities

Yankton County Commission Talking Road Corridors

The Yankton County Commission has been talking about a move toward a highway corridor system, with resources and traffic directed to a few paved roads across the county.

Cigarette Tax Hike Could be on 2018 SD Ballot

Finding funds to lower tuition at South Dakota technical schools is the goal of a ballot issue that voters could see next year.

National Park Service Asking for City Land

The National Park Service has asked the Yankton City Commission to donate about forty acres of land between the Meridian and Discovery Bridges, on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River.

Yankton County Commission Rejects NFAA Funding Request

The National Field Archery Association in Yankton will host an international tournament next February, and has been asking local governments to help with the costs.

Twins Postponed, To Play Two

The Minnesota Twins have postponed their game against the Cleveland Indians because of rain, scheduling a split doubleheader to finish the series.