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Bill for Corporate Ownership of Swine and Dairy Operations Heads to House

North Dakota Farmers Union leaders are concerned state Senators have approved a measure and sent it to the House to allow corporate ownership of swine and dairy operations.

No Meteorological Towers in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County South Dakota planning and zoning Board has turned down permits for five meteorological wind towers Dakota Power Community Wind wanted to put up.

Nebraska Farmers Union Against Packer Ownership

Nebraska Farmers Union leaders are expecting legislation allowing packer ownership of swine to move forward this week in the Unicameral

Permits for Weather Towers Denied in Lincoln County

A group of Lincoln County South Dakota landowners, many of them with the group “We Care South Dakota,” have convinced the county planning and zoning board to deny permits.

Medicaid Expansion Still On Agenda

The question of expanding Medicaid health coverage will be in front of South Dakota lawmakers in the final weeks of this year’s session.

Hunhoff: Blue Ribbon Committee Not Needed

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has proposed an extensive study of the school funding system in the state, with the blue ribbon panel delivering a report to next years legislature.

South Dakota Agencies Owed Money

South Dakota legislators heard a presentation last week about the amount of money outstanding to state agencies, and some plans to collect it.

Yankton Boys And Girls Club Asks For Financial Help

The Boys & Girls Club of Yankton is moving ahead with plans to build a new facility adjacent to the Yankton Middle School.

Blue Ribbon Education Committee To Be Formed

As part of the ongoing debate over school funding, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard announced he will set up a “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education Funding.”

Hughes Tabbed Twins Ace

The Minnesota Twins have slotted Phil Hughes as their opening day starter.