Sioux Empire Fair Underway

The Sioux Empire Fair is underway in Sioux Falls this week and organizers are expecting big crowds.

Vilsack Announces Dollars for Rural Electric Projects

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that $349 million is available for 15 rural electric infrastructure projects.

Wind Energy Industry Praises Clean Energy Plan

The Executive Director of South Dakota’s Wind Energy Association sees positive potential with President Obama’s Clean Energy Plan released on Monday.

Farm Bureau Unhappy With New Clean Energy Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency is one of the groups that is hailing President Obama’s Clean Energy Plan.

Nebraska Farmer Named New Grains Council Chairman

Seward, Nebraska farmer, Alan Tiemann is the new chairman for U.S. Grains Council.

Internet Helps Small Sioux Falls Business Grow

Online companies are becoming the preferred way to shop.

Back To School Means Immunization Time

As a new school year approaches, it’s time to check children’s vaccination records.

Partnership Saves Vermillion Theaters

A nonprofit group and the University of South Dakota are partnering to maintain movie theaters in downtown Vermillion.

New USD Dean of Education Working for Teachers

Donald Easton-Brooks has been on the job as Dean of the School of Education at the University of South Dakota for about six weeks.

Clean Air Rules To Impact SD Utilities; Costs Unclear

Utility companies are reading through the new clean air rules released by President Obama this week.