Bill Adds Teeth to Animal Cruelty Law

A bill that would increase penalties against those found guilty of mistreating companion animals in Iowa has unanimously cleared the House

Agriculture Hurt if President Closes Mexican Border

President Trump has continued his threats to close the border to Mexico, which could have a disastrous effect on United…

SD Legislature to Study Industrial Hemp and Meth Epidemic

The South Dakota Legislature has set industrial hemp and the meth epidemic as their topics for their summer study committees.…

SD Department of Ag Sets June 30 as Dicamba Cutoff

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has established June 30 as the cut off date for spraying dicamba products for…

Judging a Governor’s First Legislative Session

Veteran South Dakota lawmaker, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it can take some time for a new Governor and legislators to forge a working relationship.

Yankton County Commission Talks Roads, Bridges & Taxes

The Yankton County Commission held a long discussion at their meeting Tuesday night about roads and bridges. Flooding has damaged many roads, while age is catching up to many of the bridges.

Football Fits in the Long Term Plan at Mount Marty College

Mount Marty College made the announcement yesterday (Tuesday) that they will begin a varsity football program and compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Supports Releasing the Mueller Report

US Attorney General William Barr told Congress last week that he expects to release special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation by the middle of this month.

Cruz RBI Gives Twins Edge

Plate umpire Mark Ripperger overruled the initial call of a fair ball — and a groundout — by third base umpire James Hoye, giving Nelson Cruz another chance to be a hero.

Wild Keeps Hopes Alive

Zach Parise scored twice in his return from injury, Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves and the Minnesota Wild kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets.