Blue Water Navy Vets Added to Agent Orange Coverage

Many veterans that served in Viet Nam were exposed to “Agent Orange,” a powerful herbicide that was used to kill forest cover and crops used by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. That chemical also led to a number of health issues for those veterans.

Federal Debt Limit Deadline Looming

The federal government must raise the debt limit, or programs could lose funding. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said that limit could be hit in early September, before lawmakers return from their August break.

SD Legislators Studying Mental Health Services & Access

A study of mental health issues last summer by an interim committee of the South Dakota legislature has led to a much-expanded study this year.

South Dakota U.S. Senator Wants Quick Ratification Of USMCA Trade Agreement

Several Republicans were hoping for a vote on ratification of the USMCA trade deal before the August recess. Debate on…

Grains Council’s New President And CEO Focusing On Ethanol Exports And Trade Deals

The new President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council is very interested in expanding American exports of ethanol. Ryan…

Twins Drop Third Straight

Dominic Smith put the Mets in front with his pinch-hit, three-run homer in the seventh inning, and rookie All-Star Pete Alonso added a 474-foot homer in a 14-4 victory on Wednesday that stuck the Twins with their first three-game losing streak this season.

Duffy, Royals Top Sox

Danny Duffy pitched a strong six innings and ended a nine-start winless streak, and Jorge Soler and Nicky Lopez hit back-to-back RBI singles twice as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5.

KC Sends Gore To Yankees

Speedy outfielder Terrance Gore has been traded to the New York Yankees by the Kansas City Royals for $100,000.

Russian Election Interference Expected Again in 2020

Meetings have been held around the country with Homeland Security and state and local election officials, hoping to limit interference in the 2020 elections.

Yankton County Commission Debates Costs & Benefits of Ambulance Service

The Yankton County Commission had an extended discussion about ambulance costs and income at their meeting Tuesday night.