USDA Challenged on SNAP Proposal

Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow questioned USDA officials last week at a hearing about the categorial eligibility rule…

Land Stewardship Program Members Lobby Congress on Trade and Ag Economy

Minnesota Land Stewardship Project members were in Washington D.C. last week talking with lawmakers about trade concerns and the depressed…

NRCS Makes Funding Available for Conservation Easements on Flooded Land

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has made $217.5 million available in 11 states including South Dakota to help producers place…

Congressional Republicans Make Push for USMCA

Republicans in Congress are pushing hard to get a vote on the USMCA trade treaty. The three-country agreement would replace NAFTA, which has been in place since the early 90s.

Schools Look for Help with Special Education Costs

One of the fastest rising costs for South Dakota schools is special education.

Township Vote Could Impact Roads

Voters in the Mission Hill North township in Yankton County will decide on the future of their township in a special election next week.

One Dead in Watertown Motorcycle Crash

A motorcyclist from Watertown was killed early Saturday morning when he slammed into a house.

City Sales Taxes Hit Flat Spot

After several positive months in a row, sales taxes have dipped a bit.

Chaos in Syria

The situation in Syria between US forces, the Kurds and the Turks is fluid and confusing.

Vermillion Chamber Breaks Fund Raising Goal

The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company wrapped up a fundraising drive by going well past their goal.