EPA Administrator Testifies on Waivers, RFS Changes

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told members of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Thursday he wants to work with Congress…

USDA Announces Changes to Livestock Indemnity Program

USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey has announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity…

USDA Rural Development to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Unused prescriptions will be collected at various sites around South Dakota during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on…

Peterson Says He Won’t Support Current House Farm Bill

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says he won’t support the House farm bill with the current SNAP reform…

Disasters Happen, Businesses Need to Plan

Businesses should plan for disasters, but most don’t.

Good Returns from a South Dakota Sales Tax Increase

South Dakota legislators raised the state sales tax a half cent in 2016, with most of the money dedicated to raising teacher pay.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Special Counsel Protection Not Needed

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure that would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from any attempt by President Trump to fire him.

Vikings Pick Cornerback

The Minnesota Vikings have selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

New Training Camp Gets Limits

The Minnesota Vikings will set a daily attendance capacity for their first training camp at the team’s new suburban headquarters.

More Heartbreak For Twins

Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer off Fernando Rodney in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to complete a four-game sweep.