Conferees Running Out of Time on Farm Bill, Programs Threatened

Farm Bill conferees have only a few legislative days left to complete a new farm bill before the current one…

Opioid Legislation Passes Senate, Welcomed by Rural America

Legislation co-authored by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith passed the full Senate this week to help battle the opioid epidemic in…

SD Senator John Thune; Opioid Addiction at Crisis Levels

South Dakota Senator John Thune addressed the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act, legislation that passed the Senate this week.

SD Public Utilities Commission & Northwestern Energy Agree on Refund

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and Northwestern Energy reached an agreement on a one-time refund of money the company gained due to the federal tax cuts

Yankton County Commission Declares Emergency for Johnson Bridge Fix

The Yankton County Commission declared an emergency as they look for a quick repair to the “Johnson Bridge” over the James River.

Odorizzi Sharp Again In Win

In his first start after losing a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the New York Yankees, Minnesosta pitcher Jake Odorizzi only allowed a check-swing single in the first six innings of a 6-3 Twins victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Vikings Make It Official

The Minnesota Vikings have signed kicker Dan Bailey, the owner of the second-best field goal percentage in NFL history and the replacement for rookie Daniel Carlson.

Timberwolves Center Out

Minnesota Timberwolves center Justin Patton has had surgery for a broken right foot and is out indefinitely.

NAIA Honor For Remmerde

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced 21 honorees as part of its annual NAIA National Awards Day, including a former Northwestern(Ia) basketball star.

SD State Workers Asked for More Insurance Information

Changes in how employee insurance information is gathered is raising concerns for state workers.