No Further Push for Cooperative Merger

Following last week’s vote against unification of South Dakota Wheat Growers and North Central Cooperatives, it’s unlikely another attempt will be made at a merger of the two entities.

Yankton City Commission To Consider Strategic Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission will consider a proposal to begin a strategic planning process.

Task Force Wrapping Up Meetings

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education holds their final two meetings of the first round this week.

TID Proposed For Napa Rail Junction

The Yankton County Commission has approved a tax increment district that may help lay the groundwork for business development around the Napa rail junction near Utica.

Changes Proposed To National Weather Service

South Dakota Senator John Thune has proposed a bill that would make changes to the structure and operations of the National Weather Service.

Ballot Question Language Acceptable

Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Trandahl has ruled that the Attorney Generals explanation for the initiated measure on maximum finance charges is acceptable.

Twins Blanked By Cubs

Jake Arrieta pitched a four-hitter and Dexter Fowler hit a grand slam, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Sunday.

Long Ball Dooms Royals

David Ortiz passed two Hall of Famers with his 476th home run, and the Boston Red Sox banged out 13 extra-base hits Sunday in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

CWS Final Series Begins

Defending national champion Vanderbilt and Virginia will meet for the second straight year in the College World Series finals beginning Monday night at TD Ameritrade Park.

USD Recruit Earns Honor

South Dakota freshman and recent Crofton High School graduate Allison Arens has been named the Max Preps 2014-15 Nebraska Female Athlete of the Year for her efforts on the volleyball and basketball courts and the track.