POET General Manager Wants EPA To Set Strong RFS Volume Levels

A Bi partisan group of 38 Senators sent a letter to EPA administrator Scott Pruitt calling for a stronger Renewable…

South Dakota Stockgrowers Oppose USDA’s Mandatory ID Proposal

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has come out opposing USDA’s proposed mandatory electronic identification requirement. The recommendation includes a proposal…

South Dakota Senator Outlines Farm Bill Priorities

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds sent a letter to Senate Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking member Debbie Stabenow…

USD Law School Task Force Reaches Consensus

The USD Law School Task Force wrapped up their discussions last week by recommending the law school stay on campus in Vermillion, but also open an educational facility in Sioux Falls.

SD Regents Worry About Ongoing Building Maintenance Funding

During their meeting last week, the South Dakota Board of Regents approved a number of building projects on the university campuses.

Yankton Building Permits Set Record

Building permits in Yankton are going out at a rapid rate.

Thousand of Jobs Available in Minnesota

Job openings are up sharply in Minnesota.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Willing to Listen to Gun Legislation Proposals

In the wake of the mass shootings in Las Vegas, more members of Congress seem to be receptive to the idea of more restrictions on certain types of guns and modifications.

SD Towns & Cities Worried About Fading Sales Taxes

Many towns and cities in South Dakota use sales taxes as a major part of their budget, and like the state, are now seeing those revenues fade.

Murder Charges Filed in Akron Iowa Shooting

A man is dead and a woman is in custody after a shooting in northwest Iowa.