WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is hearing from ag producers taking hits from the ramped up trade war between the U.S. and China. Rounds... Read More
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South Dakota maintains AAA credit rating
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – This week, both Standard & Poor’s Global (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service announced they have reaffirmed South Dakota’s AAA... Read More
Spring planting nearing halfway point
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Planting of spring wheat in South Dakota is nearing the halfway point, and planting of corn is getting underway. The Agriculture Department says in its... Read More
Students win Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow scholarships
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, in cooperation with Farmers Union Insurance, announces the Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow scholarship... Read More
Rapid City woman sentenced for role in fatal motorcycle crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City woman has been sentenced to spend at least 8 years in prison for driving drunk and killing her friend in a motorcycle crash. Prosecutors say... Read More
Pierre officials share thoughts on Watertown adding Chicago flights
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Officials with the City of Pierre are responding to the news that SkyWest Airlines has offered a Chicago, Illinois option for Essential Air Service... Read More
Johnson says China difficult to deal with in negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – With tariffs and counter tariffs flying between the U.S. and China, ag producers are caught in the cross fire. South Dakota Congressman Dusty... Read More
Immigrants making difference in workforce
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Communities and businesses need to think about immigrants and refugees as potential workforce additions. Tim Jurgens with Lutheran Social Services in... Read More
Watertown looking at adding Chicago flights
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — As expected, the Watertown City Council has approved a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation that would allow a change in the... Read More
Northern grad creating wolf sculpture for main entrance of science center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A brand new wolf will soon be watching over the Jewett Regional Science Education Center when it opens this fall at Northern State... Read More