Border States Watching SD Marijuana Developments

The approval of medicinal and recreational marijuana by South Dakota voters is getting attention in bordering states.

Expectations Rising for Holiday Spending

Even though unemployment hit a record high earlier this year due to the pandemic, some experts see a rise in holiday spending.

Four Residents Out Following Apartment Fire

Yankton firefighters were called to an apartment fire last evening in the 900 block of Walnut Street.

Farm Group Outlines Ag Priorities For New Congress And President

With the 2020 election now history, Minnesota Farmers Union members are focusing on ag policy for the incoming Presidential Administration…

Senate Leader Pushing For Quick Passage Of Ag Appropriations Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he intends to pass all FY21 appropriations bills before December 11. Included in that…

NCBA Official Says Committee Followed Proper Process With Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be issuing its recommendations on dietary guidelines next month. Every five years the Committee…

National Pork Board Launches New Tool For Tracking Foreign Animal Diseases

The National Pork Board has launched a new tool called AgView. It’s a new technology designed to help the U.S.…

Farm Bureau Priority for New Administration Is Trade

Priorities of the American Farm Bureau with the new Joe Biden administration includes expanding trade and market access, rural broadband,…

Pay Raise for Yankton Police

The Yankton City Commission this week approved a pay raise for police officers which would be above and beyond the increase all city workers got.

Senator Art Rusch to Chair Judiciary Committee

The republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session.