Breastfeeding Promoted

Society tends to have conflicted views of how new mothers feed their newborns, as breastfeeding is seen as the better choice… as long as it’s not done in public.

Partnership Seeks To Improve Life On Reservation

“Partnership with Native Americans” is a charity organization dedicated to improving life on reservations across the country, including nine within South Dakota and a distribution center located in Rapid City.

House Passes Bill To Rein In Spending

In an effort to pull the federal government back and control spending, the U.S. House passed the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or REINS, Act.

Rabbit Fever On The Rise

A sudden rise in rabbit fever has been reported in South Dakota, particularly in the Black Hills.

No Major Mold Problem At USD Building

Federal workplace experts who were invited to look at a building on the campus of the University of South Dakota found no major mold problems, but did make some environmental recommendations.

Record Income From South Dakota Public Lands

With a mix of returns, public lands in South Dakota will show record income for last year.

Changes For Minnesota Healthcare

Officials are contracting with different health plans next year for those on Medicaid and MinnesotaCare, and expect state budget savings of 450 million dollars.

Minnesota Minimum Wage To Increase

Starting Saturday, Minnesota’s minimum wage bumps up to nine-dollars-an-hour.

Climate Change Pushed As Democratic Issue

A California billionaire who has spent more than 100-million dollars to help elect Democrats across the country is urging Iowans to pressure the 2016 presidential candidates to address climate change.

Financial Stability Of Rural Hospitals At Risk

A rural Nebraska hospital administrator told the House Ways and Means Committee, federal regulations threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals.