Outlooks Still Point to a Warmer, Drier Summer

Despite lingering cool weather, all outlooks continue to point to a warmer and drier summer. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson…

Three Candidates Compete in House District 16 Republican Primary

Three republican candidates are on the June primary ballot in House District 16 in southeast South Dakota. Richard Vasgaard of…

Making Opportunity Out of Diversity

Under pressure from legislators and Governor Kristi Noem, the Board of Regents changed what were called “Diversity Centers” on university…

Governor Noem Issues Executive Order To Help Farmers

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed two executive orders, one will benefit South Dakota farmers who are behind with their…

Minnesota Legislature Appropriates Funding For Small Meat Processors

As part of the Agricultural appropriations, the Minnesota State Legislature allocated 1.5 million dollars to assist smaller size meat processing…

Minnesota Planting Delays Leave Farmers with Tough Decisions

Although the latest USDA weekly crop progress report shows Minnesota farmers now have 60 percent of the state’s corn crop…

54 Agriculture Organizations Write Letter to President Biden

In a letter to President Biden, 54 agricultural groups expressed grave concern with a recent amicus brief submitted by the…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Campaigning Ahead of Primary Election

Governor Kristi Noem announced that her campaign has raised over $15 million cycle-to-date across all committees as she heads into…

Yankton City Commission Talks Wastewater Rates

The Yankton City Commission held a work session last (Monday) night on planned improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, their…

Keeping the SD Retirement System Solvent

A sliding stock market is a problem and an opportunity for the South Dakota State Retirement System. State Investment Officer…