Jays Blast Past Royals

Chris Colabello hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in testy matchup Sunday, taking three of four from the AL’s top team.

Wild Complete Deal

The Minnesota Wild and center Erik Haula have agreed on a two-year contract.

No Special Session for South Dakota Education

The call for a special session of the South Dakota legislature has failed.

Governor Addresses Camp for Gifted Students

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard told students at the wrap up of the “Governors Camp” at USD in Vermillion today that their future is bright, but they have to make good choices.

Wheat Quality Tour Shows Bumper Yields

The Wheat Quality Council’s Spring Wheat Tour wrapped up yesterday afternoon and the results indicated the Dakotas could be looking…

Iowa Senator Calls for Review of JBS Acquisition

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wants the U.S. Justice Department’s Anti Trust Division to review the proposed acquisition by JBS of Cargill Pork.

Iowa Landowners File Against Dakota Access Pipeline Company

Iowa landowners from Boone, Cherokee and Buena Vista counties have filed a lawsuit in District Court in Cherokee County against Energy Transfer Partners.

Congress Moves on Transportation Bill

Congress has approved a highway bill ahead of taking off for the August recess.

Ag Secretary Asks for Disaster Assistance for Poultry Producers

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to consider a disaster program for poultry producers similar to what’s…

South Dakota Attorney General Challenges Waters of the US Rule

Attorneys General from 30 states including South Dakota are asking the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay the implementation of the Waters of the U.S. rule.