Farm Service Agency Surveying Morning Storms

A storm packing high winds tore through the town of Garretson, South Dakota and through Minnehaha County this morning.

Legislation for Biotech Product Labeling

Legislation sponsored by Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo is being considered in the House.

Transportation Bill Approaching Expiration

Congress is facing a tough problem at the end of July, when the Transportation Bill will expire.

Rural Funding Concerns Nebraska Farmers Union

Nebraska Farmers Union leaders are concerned about budget legislation in the House Appropriations subcommittee on Agriculture.

No Further Push for Cooperative Merger

Following last week’s vote against unification of South Dakota Wheat Growers and North Central Cooperatives, it’s unlikely another attempt will be made at a merger of the two entities.

Yankton City Commission To Consider Strategic Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission will consider a proposal to begin a strategic planning process.

Task Force Wrapping Up Meetings

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education holds their final two meetings of the first round this week.

TID Proposed For Napa Rail Junction

The Yankton County Commission has approved a tax increment district that may help lay the groundwork for business development around the Napa rail junction near Utica.

Changes Proposed To National Weather Service

South Dakota Senator John Thune has proposed a bill that would make changes to the structure and operations of the National Weather Service.

Ballot Question Language Acceptable

Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Trandahl has ruled that the Attorney Generals explanation for the initiated measure on maximum finance charges is acceptable.