Vermillion City Council Passes Face Mask “Expectations” Resolution

The Vermillion City Council has passed resolutions of expectations that citizens will wear face masks in all public areas.

Farm Group Leader Says New Disaster Aid Bill Won’t Fix The Ag Economy

A pair of Congress people have introduced the Helping America’s Farmers Act. The bill would create a new economic injury…

South Dakota Stock Growers Association Backing State Inspection Meat Legislation

The South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association which backs Senator Mike Rounds State Inspection Meat Bill is voicing concern at some…

Iowa Corn Growers President Says Derecho Storm Took Out A Lot Of Grain Storage

Officials are continuing to compile the impacts of the Derecho wind storm damage in Iowa. President Trump this week signed…

Glad to Be Back in School

Students in the Hartington-Newcastle School District returned to the classrooms this week for the first time since they were sent home in late March.

Social Security and Medicare Need More Attention and Money

The executive order that President Trump signed suspending the collection of payroll taxes has focused attention again on Medicare and Social Security.

Wind Creating Electricity & Jobs in South Dakota

American Wind Week is observed each August to remind people of the progress being made in renewable energy.

Nebraska Senators Agree on Compromise to End 2020 Session

Nebraska legislators found a compromise on property taxes and business incentives in the final hours of the session last week.

SDSU Finding Socially Distanced Activities for Freshmen

As classes begin on university campuses this week, administrators are helping freshmen settle in, get acquainted and stay socially distanced.

Yankton County Commission Votes to Raise Wheel Tax

The Yankton County Commission has voted to increase the wheel tax by a dollar per wheel up to four wheels.