Farm Group Leader Says Combining Federal Agencies Has Merit

North Dakota Congressman Kevin Kramer says the incoming Trump administration should combine the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of…

Purdue Study Reinforces Health Benefits Of Beef In The Diet

A Purdue University study shows that consuming red meat above what is typically recommended does not affect short term cardiovascular…

SD Lawmaker Proposing Tuition Help for Teachers, & Free Pre-School

South Dakota lawmakers are preparing for the start of the 2017 session next week. A number of bills have been prefiled, and more will be added by next week.

SD Legislative Proposal Would Pay Bonus to Nursing Home Workers

A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature will have several bills introduced into this year’s session.

Yankton County Commission Adds New Member

Gary Swensen joined the Yankton County Commission at their first meeting of the year Tuesday.
Swensen filed for the open position, and did not face an election opponent.

Yankton County Commission Re-organizes, Elects New Chairman

The Yankton County Commission reorganized at their first meeting of the year Tuesday by swearing in two commissioners and electing a new Chairman.

Gophers Fire Coach

Minnesota has fired football coach Tracy Claeys.

Vikings Look Ahead

The Minnesota Vikings have signed kicker Marshall Koehn and punter Taylor Symmank to reserve/future contracts, signaling interest in preseason competition for the specialists.

Timberwolves Lose In Philly

Robert Covington made a fall-away shot off an inbounds pass with 0.2 seconds left to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 93-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its basketball Players of the Week.