SD Senator John Thune Undecided on Emergency Declaration

A resolution blocking President Trumps emergency declaration for funding the Mexican border wall in now in front of the Senate

Ag Groups Backing Industrial Hemp Legislation In South Dakota

Legislation to allow South Dakota farmers to plant and grow industrial hemp is scheduled to be up before the Senate…

Graduation Day in Drug Court

It was graduation day in Yankton County Drug Court Wednesday.

Coalition Formed To Push For USMCA Ratification

A coalition of more than 200 organizations including the National Pork Producers Council, American Farm Bureau and U.S. Chamber of…

Working With Ag Land Valuations

The South Dakota legislature changed the way ag land is valued for taxes about ten years ago. Land is now taxed according to what it can produce, rather than land sales prices.

Wind Power Required

Wind power farms being built across the region often have a built-in outlet, selling their power to an existing utility company.

Schools to Cut Snow Days

Minnesota school districts for this school year only, because of days lost to bad weather, could reduce their classroom days to less than the 165 required by state law

Tough Winter for Game Birds

It’s the snowiest February on record for much of Iowa and it’s been a harsh winter, especially for wildlife

Methodists Split on Social Issues

Iowans who attend United Methodist churches are concerned about how the vote this week may bring dissension and splits in the nation’s second-largest Protestant Church

Vikings Renew Zimmer

The Minnesota Vikings have exercised their option on coach Mike Zimmer’s contract for 2020.