Clay County Commission Approves Opt Out

Clay County voters defeated a forty-one-million-dollar bond issue in June that would have funded a new courthouse, jail, and law enforcement center.

USDA Rolls Out Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program

Livestock and poultry producers who had losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can now apply for…

South Dakota Corn Growers Backing Year Round Fuel Choice Act Legislation

Congressmen Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, Adrian Smith of Nebraska and Angie Craig of Minnesota are among those sponsoring the…

Enrollment Now Open For CRP Grasslands Program

Farmers and Ranchers and Landowners can now apply to enroll in the Conservation Reserve’s Grassland’s Program until August 20. Bobbie…

Names Released in Bennett County Fatal Crash

A Batesland, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Martin.

Yankton Thrive Building Challenges

As the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce transitions into their new brand as “Yankton Thrive” an old issue will still need attention.

Fighting Zebra Mussels

Zebra mussels, an invasive clam that attaches itself to underwater structures, is becoming more of a problem at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River.

Medical Cannabis Rules

With the legalization of medical cannabis on July first, local governments across the state are rushing to get control ordinances in place.

Strong Economic Outlook for the Mid America Region

The economic outlook for the nine state Mid America region is still strong, but there are issues to watch.

New Year, New Superintendent

With the start of school about a month away, the new Superintendent at the Freeman Public School has a lot of ground to cover in a short time.