Brashears Tapped for Top Food Safety Job at USDA

President Donald Trump is tapping Texas Tech Professor Dr. Mindy Brashears as the next USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety.…

South Dakota Democratic Governor Candidate Billie Sutton Focuses on November

With an increasingly tense race for the republican nomination for Governor in South Dakota between Congresswoman Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Marty Jackley, the democratic candidate is waiting it out.

Center for Rural Affairs Helping Counties with Wind Power Guidelines

A number of wind power projects are being planned and proposed across the northern plains.

South Dakota Board of Regents Hosting Public Forum at USD

The South Dakota Board of Regents will be meeting this week at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.

Trade & Tariff Questions Cloud Planting Season

A late, slow planting season, low prices, and now questions about trade policy are some of the issues hanging over ag producers.

Iowa Legislators Wrap Up 2018 Session

It lasted into the five o’clock hour Saturday afternoon, but the 2018 Iowa Legislative session ended on its 118th day.

Iowa Enacts Toughest Anti Abortion Bill

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the toughest abortion law in the country

Twins Overcome Sox

James Shields pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Minnesota Twins rallied late for a 5-3 victory over Chicago on Sunday.

Royals Get Series Win

The Kansas City Royals won a series for the first time in 11 tries this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 as Mike Moustakas drove in three runs with a double and sacrifice fly.

Northwestern All Sports Champ

The 2017-18 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) sports season is complete and Northwestern College with 168.5 points is the GPAC All-Sports Trophy winner.