Farm Leader Pleased South Dakota Creates Industrial Hemp Program

Monday, the South Dakota Senate passed a bill to have the state implement an industrial hemp plan. Funding is being…

OCM Opposing USDA’s Proposed Farmer Fair Practice Rules Rewrite

The public comment period on the rewritten Farmer Fair Practice rules by the USDA closes this Friday. The Organization for…

Climatologist Says The Flood Outlook Is Better For 2020

The 2020 flood risk outlook is somewhat easing with recent favorable weather and that is also improving the prospects for…

Cattle Group Executive Pleased Ag Development Bill Close To Going To The Governor

Both Houses of the South Dakota Legislature have approved Governor Kristi Noem’s Ag Development Zoning Bill. The House added an…

South Dakota Health Care Providers Cooperating on COVID-19 Response

The major health care systems in South Dakota are gearing up for the possible spread of Covid-19 infections. The first cases were reported in the state Tuesday.

Keeping Staff at Critical State Facilities

While a budget deal announced this week would give state workers and Medicaid providers a two percent increase, more may be needed to keep staff at critical state facilities.

Flood Risk Continues Across the Northern Plains

The chances for moderate to major flooding continue to rise across the northern plains.

USD Women Win Championship

All five South Dakota starters scored in double-figures and the Coyotes completed perhaps the greatest regular season in Summit League history with a 63-58 win against rival and second-seeded South Dakota State in the tournament championship game Tuesday.

Bison Claim Summit Title

Top-seeded North Dakota State led from start to finish and overwhelmed No. 6 North Dakota 89-53 in the Summit League Tournament championship game and secured the automatic NCAA Tournament bid.

Rockets Snap Skid, Top T-Wolves

James Harden had 37 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a four-game skid with a 117-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.