WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)-A member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has been appointed to serve as the Administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. Zach Ducheneaux will start his new position Monday. Ducheneaux has spent his career educating people about the critical role of improved food systems, value-added agriculture… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Electric utilities across the region had to react quickly this week with rolling blackouts to maintain the integrity of the grid. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says it was a new situation for everyone. The Southwest Power Pool had to make sudden adjustments to keep electric supply and demand in balance due to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune has a new role in the Senate this year, that of assistant minority leader. He says it does have a different feel. A one point nine trillion-dollar stimulus plan proposed by democrats will start moving through Congress. Thune says republicans are willing to work with democrats, up to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S. D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming later on this month, the South Dakota Soybean Association is hosting Ag Outlook. President Jordan Scott tells us due to COVID-19 the event will be livestreamed using Zoom. One of the ways they’re promoting the event is through Ag Outlook Magazine & Scott tells us how to go about getting it.… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The murder of 82 year-old Reta McGovern via cut to the throat on Feb. 10th sent shockwaves through the generally quiet neighborhood she lived in. The crime and circumstances surrounding it have been deemed “unusual”, and likely not a random act of violence by Rapid City Police, says Brendyn Medina, community relations… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators have the unique problem of almost too much money this year. Due to federal Covid-19 funds and good sales tax returns, there could be as much as three hundred million dollars in one-time money. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they should focus on pandemic related needs. Cwach says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Ag and Natural Resources Committee gives first hearing to a bill that would build a bio products laboratory at the South Dakota State University research park for 28-million dollars. They voted unanimously to send the bill to appropriations. SDSU President Dunn says they’re seeking $20 million from the state. The plan… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Marijuana has become a major topic of discussion for South Dakota lawmakers. Amendment “A” which legalized recreational marijuana has been held up by a court decision and medicinal marijuana, a product of “IM26” appears headed for at least a year’s delay. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says there are some bills that attempt… Read more »