DRA Considering Next Step Following Failure To Stop Ag DENR Merger

Dakota Rural Action, one of the groups that opposed the merger of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the…

GOP Senators Reintroduce Estate Tax Repeal Legislation

South Dakota Senator John Thune along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnel have reintroduced the Death Tax Repeal Act of…

Public Schools and Home Schoolers

The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill that removes most restrictions and testing requirements for home schooled students.

Former MEF Chairman Pleased Congress Weighing In On Export Shipping Concerns

Over 100 Congressmen have sent a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission Chairman outlining concerns of certain vessel operating common…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Virtual Fly In Focuses On Taxes, Climate Change And Trade

This week Nebraska Farm Bureau members held a Washington D.C. virtual Fly In and spoke with members of Congress and…

South Dakota Medical Marijuana to be Legal on July First

The South Dakota House and Senate failed to reach an agreement on HB1100, the Medical Marijuana issue.

One Dead in Hamlin County Crash

One person died and another person was injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown.

Schools Anticipate New Trans Gender Rules

South Dakota lawmakers passed a bill that restricts trans gender student’s participation in sports. Supporters are concerned that women won’t be able to compete fairly.

Below Normal Runoff Predicted for the Missouri River Basin

Current indications are that runoff into the Missouri River system will be much below normal.

Ready to Ramp Up Vaccinations

The Biden Administration has said there will be enough vaccine doses for all eligible Americans by May.