Minnesota Farm Group Passes Policy Calling For Addressing Of Health Care Costs

At their recent convention Minnesota Farmers Union members passed a special order of business calling for resolution to the cost…

USB Chairman Pleased With FDA Decision On High Oleic Labeling

The Food and Drug Administration has come out with new guidelines for health claims involving edible oils with high oleic…

Yankton City Commission to Debate Naming Rights for Proposed Aquatic Center

The Yankton City Commission will consider a naming rights agreement for the proposed aquatic center at their meeting Monday night.

South Dakota Using Federal Grant for Broad Based Drug Abuse Program

The State of South Dakota will get almost two million dollars in federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as part of the fight against opioid abuse.

Wind Projects Becoming More Complicated & Contentious

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a construction permit last week for the Prevailing Wind project in the southeast part of the state.

IPERS Releases Annual Report

The annual financial review of IPERS — the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System — was completed last week.

Iowa Secretary of State Looking into Election Issues

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, who won re-election this month says he’ll be taking a closer look at Iowa’s nominating petition process

Vikings Top Packers

Kirk Cousins had 342 passing yards and three touchdowns without a fumble or an interception, and the Vikings overcame some early gaffes to outlast the depleted Packers for a 24-17 victory on Sunday night.

Jacks Learn Opponent

The South Dakota State University football team will host Duquesne in second-round action of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs next Saturday (Dec. 1) at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

Morningside Into Semis

Top seed Morningside rolled along unbeaten and into the NAIA football semifinals with a 51-14 win Saturday over St. Xavier of Illinois.