Nebraska Growers Planting More Sorghum This Year

Sorghum growers in Nebraska are getting ready to put their crop in the ground for the 2021 growing season. Nebraska…

Corps Predicts Snow Pack Peak

The Corps of Engineers is predicting a below normal year for runoff into the Missouri River System.

Universities Ready to “Fall Back”

The South Dakota Board of Regents has issued guidelines for universities when they reopen for the fall term in August

Including Home Schoolers in Activities

The Yankton School Board moved to modify their rules on home school students taking part in sanctioned activities at their meeting Monday night.

Low Water Year on the Missouri River

Instead of worrying about flooding in the Missouri River basin this year, drought figures to be a major feature.

Legislators Disagree on Medical Marijuana

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she will call the legislature back for a special session later this spring to work through rules for the use of medical marijuana. Voters approved “IM26” last November which legalizes medical uses on July first.

Educating the Citizens

Kevin Schieffer of Sioux Falls was a member of the South Dakota Board of Regents for nine years, with two years as Board President.

Slow Progress on Marne Creek Repairs

Badly damaged by flooding over two years ago, engineering work continues on repairs to lower Marne Creek in Yankton.

SD Senator John Thune Cool to Biden Infrastructure Plan

Members of Congress are returning to Washington following the Easter break and President Bidens proposed infrastructure plan will take center stage.

Yankton House Destroyed in Early Morning Fire

Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home.