Brazil Ag Minister Asks U.S. to Lift Beef Import Ban

This week Brazil Ag Minister Blairo Maggi met with U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and asked him to lift the…

U.S. Chilled Beef Exports to Southeast Asia Up for 2017

United States chilled beef exports to southeast Asian customers have been a real success story this year. U.S. Meat Export…

Senate May Take Up Tax Reform, May Include Estate Tax Repeal

The U.S. Senate is expected to turn its attention to tax reform now that the health care debate has stalled.…

Medicaid Benefiting More Native American Kids in South Dakota

A study of Medicaid use by native American kids shows dependence on the program is growing.

Platte – Winner Bridge Planning Process Proceeds

Following a couple of public input meetings, state engineers are now working on the details of a new bridge over the Missouri River on Highway 44.

Track Clean Up Continues East of Kimball

Fourteen cars of a Dakota Southern train derailed east of Kimball on Saturday. Several of the loaded grain cars tipped over, causing damage to the rail and right of way.

Vikings To Move Camp

The Minnesota Vikings say the 52nd training camp in Mankato will be their last one away from headquarters.

Twins Lose In Colon Debut

Bartolo Colon faltered in the fifth inning after a decent start by the burly 44-year-old, whose Minnesota debut ended with a two-run double by Gary Sanchez that sent the New York Yankees on their way to a 6-3 victory over the Twins on Tuesday night.

Royals Continue Struggles

Nicholas Castellanos homered twice and drove in five runs, Detroit scored five times in the second inning and the Tigers cruised from there to a 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Hughes Done For Season

Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes will miss the rest of the season because of persistent arm trouble related to a condition that required rib removal surgery a year ago.