SD Senator Mike Rounds Questions EPA Decision on Ethanol

Ethanol backers are unhappy with new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that could reduce the gallons of ethanol required to be used by oil companies.

Governors Talk About Workforce Development Cooperation

Workforce development was again a key issue at the Tri State Governors Conference. That gathering, in Dakota Dunes Monday brought together the Governors of South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.

County Disaster Aid May be Short

Fifty-eight counties in South Dakota have been included in at least one federal disaster declaration this year. Most of those came from the late winter storms and flooding.

Yankton Schools Get Their Report Cards

Just as classes started this fall, the South Dakota Department of Education posted report cards for school districts.

Husker Back Sidelined

Nebraska running back Maurice Washington is not with the team and won’t play in the home game against Indiana on Saturday.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named it weekly football Players of the Week.

Chiefs QB On The Mend

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already deep into his rehabilitation from a knee injury suffered in last week’s win in Denver, though coach Andy Reid is declining to put any timetable on the return of the reigning league MVP.

Jacks Sweep Soccer Awards

South Dakota State women’s soccer swept the Summit League’s weekly honors this week, as Leah Manuleleua and Maggie Smither were named the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Hastings Adds Sports Programs

Hastings College is adding men’s volleyball and women’s wrestling teams to its athletic program beginning in 2020-21.

Mexican Trade Team in Nebraska to Learn About Ethanol Industry

Last week, a team of 20 Mexican industry leaders were in Nebraska touring farms and visiting ethanol processing plants. Nebraska…