Port Yankton Backers Waiting on Legislative Action

Backers of the proposed Port Yankton casino are waiting for debate on the needed constitutional amendment. The joint resolution has not yet been set for a committee hearing.

South Dakota House Committee Moves Bill to do Away with University Collective Bargaining

A bill that would prohibit collective bargaining by employees of the Board of Regents was approved in the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday.

SDSU Extension Specialist Says Producers Must Be Timely Sending Out Tax Forms

Farmers and ranchers need to be aware of tax requirements regarding their service providers who are not full-time employees. SDSU…

South Dakota Farmers Union Monitoring Waters And Redistricting Legislation

The South Dakota Farmers Union is tracking three measures expected to be heard this week in the state legislature in…

New Leadership Named At HSUS Following President’s Resignation

The Humane Society of the United States has new leadership. Kitty Block has been named as Acting President and CEO.…

Corps of Engineers Predicting Above Average Run Off into the Missouri River

With above normal snowpack in the mountains of Montana and Wyoming, the Corps of Engineers is getting the Missouri River Reservoir system ready for that expected run off.

Yankton County Sets Spring Load Limits

A resolution about Yankton County load limits turned into a lengthy discussion about road conditions, and options.

NAWG’s Top Concerns The Farm Bill And Crop Insurance

The new farm bill and maintaining a strong crop insurance program are the top issues among National Association of Wheat…

Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern in South Dakota

South Dakota is seeing one of the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the country, and those numbers will continue to grow.

Twins Hurler Sidelined

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana will miss the start of the regular season after unexpected surgery on his right middle finger.