South Dakota Legislative Committee Debates Tribal Checkpoints

The State – Tribal Relations Committee of the South Dakota legislature had tribal checkpoints on their meeting agenda Tuesday. Attorney…

La Nina Watch Issued, Could Have Impact on Northern Plains Weather

The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch, which predicts the Pacific Ocean surface will cool in the next six months.

One Dead in Custer County Crash

One person died Tuesday morning in a truck-motorcycle crash south of Custer.

New NCGA Board Member Wants To Work On Advancing Ethanol

Past Minnesota Corn Grower’s Association President Brian Thalmann has been elected to the National Corn Grower’s Board of Directors. He…

Helping School Districts Prepare

School districts across South Dakota are scrambling to get ready for students to return to the classrooms next month.

Rolling Over the Budget Surplus

The State of South Dakota ended the fiscal year on June 30th with a nineteen-million-dollar surplus, despite a fall in sales taxes.

Schools Coming Up with Alternatives

While getting kids back in the classroom is the goal of most school districts, they also must have backup plans.

Dietary Advisory Committee Gives Eggs High Health Marks

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee issued their recommendations for 2020. In their report, the Committee recommended eggs as…

NPPC Urging Congress For Pandemic Relief To Address Pork Economic Crisis

The National Pork Producers Council is requesting urgent assistance from Congress to help producers weather the COVID 19 crisis. President…

Farm Group Sends Priority List For Next COVID 19 Relief Help

The Nebraska Farm Bureau has sent a list of priority requests they have for Congress to consider as they draft…