Passage of WRDA Conference Report Applauded, Funding Eyed

Over the weekend the Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act Conference report already passed by the House. Waterways Council…

NCBA Pleased with Passage of SPCC Rule Change in WRDA

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association leaders are pleased with passage of the Waterways Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation’s Act. It included…

Trump Selects Secretary of Energy

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become Secretary of Energy. Although Perry comes from an…

ICON Sets Policy for 2017

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska wrapped up their recent convention by passing several resolutions, including one asking the State Brand…

MN Milk Producers Set Policy and Elect New Leader

The Minnesota Milk Producers Association set policy and elected a new president at their recent state convention. Dave Buck, who…

Education Issues Still on the Table for the 2017 SD Legislature

While South Dakota legislators should not have the intense debates over taxes and funding like last session, there will still be education issues on the table.

SD Senator John Thune Waiting for Details on Trump’s Trillion Dollar Plan

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised he would back a one trillion dollar infrastructure program to rebuild the countries highways, bridges, airports and other important facilities.

Scotland SD Hospital Recognized for Excellence

The National Organization of Rural Health has recognized thirty South Dakota hospitals as top performers and one of them was the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland.

Yankton School Board Approves Free Preschool

The Yankton School Board voted Monday night to offer free preschool, starting in January.

Coyote Earns Weekly Honor

South Dakota sophomore guard Jaycee Bradley has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the period ended Dec. 11.