Gary Hanson Running for Reelection to the SD Public Utilities Commission

Gary Hanson, the current Chairman of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is running for reelection this year.

Cattle President Encouraged By Trade Talk Progress With The United Kingdom

The fourth round of trade talks between the United States and United Kingdom just wrapped up this month. Another round…

Health Care Facilities Seeing All Ages Affected by COVID-19

The surge in Covid-19 infections across South Dakota is keeping health care providers busy.

Moving Away from Coal Fired Power Plants

Many electricity providers, including those for rural cooperatives are moving away from coal fired power plants.

SD Legislative Committees Directing Federal Funding

A number of interim committees met ahead of the South Dakota special legislative session set to begin next Monday.

Armed Services And Agriculture Committees Have Shared Interests

The ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, Mac Thornberry says it’s important for his committee to work closely…

Yankton City Prisoners Headed to the Bon Homme County Jail

The Yankton City Commission approved an agreement with Bon Homme County to house city prisoners in the county jail in Tyndall.

Yankton School Board Approves Early Out on Fridays

The Yankton School Board held a special meeting yesterday Monday and voted to dismiss classes at noon on Fridays through the end of the semester.

Sustainability Director Says Soil Health Critical To Profitability

Farmers who’ve been dealing with low commodity prices and the negative effects of the pandemic need to look closely at…

Egg Group President Backs Modernization Of Egg Inspection Rules

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is in the process of modernizing the national egg inspection safety standards. Included…