Minnesota Crop Conditions

While many farmers within the region are welcoming any rains that may fall, Minnesota and North Dakota farmers would rather…

Grassley Encourages Biden Administration To Join Trans Pacific Partnership

The United States was recently invited by Japan to join the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement.  During the Trump administration,…

Covid-19 Vaccination Guidelines & Infections

New guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations have been issued as infections tick up just a bit. Liz Healy, infection control specialist…

SD Highway Patrol Out in Force This Weekend

Nicer weather and a holiday weekend will lead to lots of traffic. South Dakota Highway Patrol Assistant Superintendent Jason Ketterling…

Three Way Republican Primary in District 16

Two incumbents and one challenger are running for two House seats in the District 16 republican primary next month. Challenger…

Triple “A” SD Predicts Big Travel Weekend

Warmer weather and two years of pandemic restrictions will get a lot of people moving this weekend. Shawn Steward with…

State & Federal Grants Fund Broadband Expansions

State and federal funding is flowing through the “SD Connects” program to help pay for broadband expansions across the state.…

Schools Spending Down Federal Pandemic Dollars

School districts all got pandemic related funding from the federal government. The ESSER funds, or Emergency and Secondary School Emergency…

Recycling Comes with Costs

Recent surveys have shown that only about ten percent of plastics and twenty five percent of cardboard is recycled in…

Overcrowded Prison, Lack of Rehabilitation

The overcrowded women’s prison in Pierre got a lot of attention in legislative hearings over the past two weeks. Corrections…