Nelson Travels For Workforce Ideas

Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson was on the road last week, visiting towns and businesses in northeast South Dakota to get some ideas on workforce development and housing.

Lawyer Shortage In Rural Areas

While the lack of medical care in many rural areas of South Dakota is seen as a roadblock for development, there is also an evolving shortage of lawyers.

Workforce Development A Focus

Workforce development was a big topic in this year’s South Dakota legislature, and the focus of a number of summit meetings held around the state this summer.

Bumgarner Silences Royals

Madison Bumgarner smothered the Kansas City Royals for the second time, pitching a four-hitter that led the San Francisco Giants to a 5-0 victory Sunday night and a 3-2 World Series lead.

Vikings Scoop Up OT Win

Anthony Barr forced a fumble on the first play of overtime and returned it 27 yards to score, giving the Minnesota Vikings a 19-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Huskers Win , Lose Ground

Despite posting another victory Saturday, Nebraska fell one spot in this week’s Associated Press college football poll.

Chiefs Run Over Rams

Jamaal Charles ran for two touchdowns, Knile Davis returned a kick 99 yards for another score and the Kansas City Chiefs trounced the St. Louis Rams 34-7 on Sunday.

Jacks Fall On Hobo Day

After putting together game-winning drives in the fourth quarter in each of their last two games, the third time was not the charm for the South Dakota State football team.

The City of Yankton’s Sales Taxes Have Turned Around

After some errors by the state revenue department, the sales taxes for Yankton are looking much better.

SDHSAA Release First Round Football Pairings

The first rounds of the South Dakota High School Football Playoffs are set.  Here is a link to the SDHSAA…