SD Legislative Committee Hearing About Electric Service Territories

An interim committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting Thursday in Pierre talking about electric service areas.

Checking the James River for Zebra Mussels

The search is on for evidence of more zebra mussel infestations. Lake Sharpe on the Missouri River was the latest water body found to have the invasive pests.

Inmate Fails to Return to the Yankton Community Work Center

State prison inmate Arvis Lewis has been placed on escape status.

Minnesota Corn Grower’s President Pleased Feds Looking At Reducing Ag Biotech Rules

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, EPA and Food and Drug Administration are working on simplifying the regulatory process for agricultural…

CPA Releases Study On Tariff Impact On China

The Coalition for a Prosperous America has released the results of a new study that shows placing a permanent 25…

Legislators Question Funding for the Community College for Sioux Falls

The ribbon cutting for the Community College for Sioux Falls was held Wednesday at the former University Center. The college will be managed by the University of South Dakota, with cooperation from South Dakota State and Dakota State Universities.

Pork President Hoping For Progress On Trade Talks With China

United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead a U.S. delegation to Shanghai, China next…

Stockgrowers Executive Says Livestock Revisions Needed To Hours Of Service Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced it’s looking for public comment on potential revisions to agricultural commodity or…

Yankton Flood Damage Gets FEMA Attention

Damages to public infrastructure in the City of Yankton from the March flooding was estimated at about eighteen million dollars, with hopes of getting disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

2020 Election Preparations Underway

While the next round of state-wide elections are months away, preparations are well underway.