Concern Grows with Meat Processing Slowdown Due to COVID

Meat processors and union officials are reporting rising COVID-19 infections among workers are forcing meat plants to slow production and…

House Ag Committee Looks at Future of Electric Vehicles

The House Ag Committee held a hearing on Wednesday on the “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural…

SD Legislature’s Budget Committee Not Repeating Hearings

The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature held several days of budget hearings before the official open of the 2022 session.

School Districts Talking Sports Cooperative

School boards in the Marion, Freeman Public and Freeman Academy districts have been talking about a possible sports cooperative.

SD Senator John Thune on Running for a Fourth Term

South Dakota Senator John Thune last weekend tweeted out his intention to run for a fourth term in the US Senate this year.

SD Legislators Hear “State of the Judiciary” Speech

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen spoke to the legislature Wednesday, delivering the “State of the Judiciary” speech.

Yankton County Commission Facing Future Budget Cliff

Despite having millions in extra federal funding this year, Yankton County could face a budget crunch as soon as next year.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Pushes to Ban “Active Civics” & “CRT”

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will ask legislators to ban the teaching of “active civics” and “critical race theory” in K – 12 schools.

Winter Storm Looms

A winter storm could have impacts across a wide area into the weekend.

SD Legislators React to Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State Speech

The South Dakota legislative session got underway officially with Governor Kristi Noem’s State of the State speech.