South Dakota Senator John Thune; Still Waiting on Trump Administration Trade Strategy

Tariffs, and threats of counter tariffs are flying between the US and major trading partners, Canada, Mexico, the European Union and China.

South Dakota Senator Expects Quick Action As Senate Debates Farm Bill

The Senate has been working on the 2018 farm bill this week. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expects quick movement…

Biodiesel Industry Says Biodiesel RVOS Acceptable But Still Have Waiver Concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency this week released the 2020 renewable volume obligations under the RFS for biodiesel. Iowa Biodiesel Board…

South Dakota Board of Regents Meeting at SDSU

The detail work is underway on the budget that the South Dakota Board of Regents will present to the Governor later this year.

Fund Drive Underway for New Aquatic Center in Yankton

A fund-raising drive is on for construction of a new aquatic center to replace Fantle Memorial Park Pool in Yankton

Vikings Secure Hunter

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a contract extension with defensive end Danielle Hunter, securing another core player before he can reach free agency.

Missouri River Flooding along the Iowa – Nebraska Border

The Missouri River is over flood stage

CWS To Go Limit

Oregon State’s Trevor Larnach hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the top of the ninth and the Beavers forced a third and deciding game in the College World Series finals with a 5-3 win over Arkansas.

Royals Gain Split

Mike Moustakas’ solo homer opened a five-run seventh inning that snapped an extended run-scoring slump for the Kansas City Royals, who held off the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth for a 5-4 win.

Wild Re-Sign Rau

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Kyle Rau to a two-year, two-way contract.