Mid America Economy Slowing Rapidly

The March Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, plummeted for the month reaching its lowest level since September 2016.

NCBA Policy Division Chair Says Cattle Producers Getting Hammered By Low Prices

America’s cattle producers have been facing tough economic times due to recent low prices, some of it brought on by…

National Pork Producers Council Cancels 2020 World Pork Expo

The National Pork Producers Board of Directors has cancelled the 2020 World Pork Expo scheduled for June in Des Moines,…

No Public Health Emergency Needed…..Yet

While South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has declared a state emergency due to the spread of coronavirus, there isn’t a need to declare a public health emergency yet.

Good News in the Numbers

While positive cases of COVID-19 are increasing, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem sees some good news in the numbers.

Name Released in Haakon County Fatal Accident

A Philip, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Friday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Billsburg.

Two Point Two Trillion Dollars

Congress passed a two point two trillion dollar economic rescue plan last week and may have to approve more in the near future.

SD Legislators Go Overtime to Finish Last Day

South Dakota legislators used almost all of the last day of the 2020 session to debate and pass most of the emergency legislation requested by the Governor.

Finishing the School Year Online

University students in South Dakota will finish up the spring semester with online classes

Nebraska Revenue Committee Chair Working On Property Tax Relief Plan

The Nebraska Legislature has suspended it’s 2020 session during the COVID 19 pandemic. There’s a possibility they could resume in…