US Senate May Spend August in Washington

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said this week he was cancelling most of the August break, to keep Senators in Washington and confirm more of President Trumps nominees.

Incoming Pork Board President Wants To Drive Consumer Demand Through Sustainability

Alcester, South Dakota pork producer Steve Rommereim is the new President of the National Pork Board. He was elected this…

OCM Continuing To Raise Concerns Over Bayer’s Purchase Of Monsanto

This week Bayer completed its $63 billion purchase of Monsanto. Organization for Competitive Markets officials are continuing to register concern…

South Dakota GOAC to get Report on the Human Services Center

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets on Monday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Representative Jean…

Yankton County Finding Unauthorized Buildings

A number of property owners will be getting letters from Yankton County, assessing them a one hundred dollar fine for failing to get a building permit for projects on their land.

Berrios, Twins Beat Sox

Jose Berrios pitched a six-hitter for his second complete game this season, and the Minnesota Twins hit three home runs against James Shields in a 7-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Trevor May On Mend

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated right-handed pitcher Trevor May from the disabled list and assigned him to Triple-A, almost 15 months after Tommy John elbow surgery.

Royals Fall To A’s

Matt Chapman doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning to make a winner of Paul Blackburn in his first start of the season, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.

Nilsen Vaults To Title

South Dakota sophomore Chris Nilsen broke the NCAA Championships pole vault meet record after clearing 19 feet, 1 ½ inches, for the second NCAA title of his career.

Coyotes Add Cager

South Dakota men’s basketball coach Todd Lee has announced the addition of Matthew Johns, a 6-8 wing from Geelong, Victoria, Australia.