Schools Dealing with Changing Close Contact Policies

Like a number of school districts, Avon has modified their close contact policy to help keep more kids in school longer.

CFAP 2 Application Deadline Is December 11

The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program two is about a month away coming up December 11.…

MDA Announces Hog Depopulation Cost Share Program

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced details of their Hog Depopulation Cost-Share Program. It provides cost share funds to…

North Dakota Farm Group Backs Heidi Heitkamp To Be USDA Secretary

Candidates to become the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture have emerged with the top ones listed as former North Dakota…

Sanford Health Officials Warn of Holiday Gatherings

Health care providers are urging people to do more to slow the spread of Covid-19 across the region.

Avera Health Hospitals Hitting Capacity

As Covid-19 cases surge, regional hospitals are running out of room.

Setting Priorities and Spending

When Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton moves across the hall to the Senate in January, she will also become Chair of the Appropriations Committee

South Dakota Congressman Says Farm Payments Still Issue For Agriculture

The COVID 19 pandemic along with weather and trade challenges in 2020 led to billions in payments to farmers and…

SD House Republicans Elect Leadership

Representative Kent Peterson of Salem has been elected Majority Leader of the republican caucus for the 2021 South Dakota legislative session.

Industrial Hemp Progressing Well In South Dakota And Nationally

The National Industrial Hemp Council has received $200,000 in funds from USDA’S Market Access Program. Those funds will support export…