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.

Historical Sites Eligible for Restoration Funding Assistance

Private, public, and non-profit land owners are invited to apply for grants through the Deadwood Fund program.

Keystone XL Groundwork Continues

The groundwork is still under way as Trans Canada waits for final approvals of its plans to build the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline.