New 4-H Hall For South Dakota State Fairgrounds Breaking Ground Next Week

Next Wednesday the groundbreaking will be held for the new 4-H Nordby Exhibit Hall on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.

Trade Promotion Authority Vote Expected to Be a Close One

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is urging Senators to approve the trade promotion authority legislation.

Minnesota Wraps Up Session Without Tax Relief Measures

Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up their 2015 state legislative session this week but failed to pass any tax relief measures for farmers and ranchers.

Canada Threatens Tariffs in Response to WTO Country of Origin Labeling Ruling

Canadian officials says they will impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States following this week’s WTO decision finding COOL trade…

Pipeline Planning Continues

The planning process is underway for hearings on the proposed Dakota Access pipeline across eastern South Dakota.

Transportation Bill Extension Likely

The often extended federal transportation bill expires again at the end of this month, and it looks like it will be extended once again.

Job Growth Predicted For Yankton County

Economic developers expect good job growth in Yankton County over the next five years.

Yankton County To Consider Full Time Manager

The Yankton County Commission will soon explore the idea of a full time county manager.

No Deal Yet On Iowa Budget

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he’s a “realist” and it will likely be sometime in June before he and legislators resolve their differences over a state budget plan.

Death Penalty Drugs Ordered

Last week state officials announced the purchase of two drugs, pancuronium bromide and sodium thiopental, in order to carry out the death penalty.