New SD HSC Administrator Working on Staff Shortages

A chronic shortage of workers at the Human Services Center in Yankton is being addressed. Reports have indicated that some of the problems with patients and staff are related to understaffing.

Congressman Adrian Smith Says Gun Control Debate is Off Base

A Nebraska Congressman says the protests by Democrats in the House missed the point.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Makes Changes in Minnesota

Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it will no longer be selling health plans to individuals and families in Minnesota

Iowa GOP Chairman Says Voters Have Spoken on Trump

Iowa G-O-P chairman Jeff Kaufmann says the voters “have spoken”

CDC Panel Says Don’t Use Nasal Spray Mist During Flu season

A CDC advisory panel says nasal spray mist should not be used in the upcoming flu season

Trump Policy Adviser Says Support Him or Shut up

A policy adviser on Donald Trump’s campaign says Republicans have two options: support Trump as the G-O-P’s presidential nominee or just “shut up.”

Law Enforcement in Region on The Lookout for Drinking and Boating

Law enforcement in the region will be on the lookout for people drinking and boating this weekend.

The Wynot School District Plans a 2.2 Million Dollar Addition to its Building

The Wynot School District (in northeast Nebraska) is planning a two point two-million-dollar addition to its building

SD Ag Department Helping Counties Promote Development

A rural site analysis of Yankton County sponsored by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture found no locations available for large livestock development.

SD West Nile Activity Picking Up

The first mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in northeast South Dakota.