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USMEF virtual conference highlights market diversification, logistical challenges, trade policy outlook
Representing a wide range of agricultural sectors, members of the U.S. Meat Export Federation gathered in a virtual format for the federation's annual Spring Conference, held May 26-27. USMEF Chair Pa...
Jody Heemstra Jun 04, 2021
High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023: ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A privately owned high-speed passenger train service has been launched between Florida's two biggest tourist hubs. The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by ...
Jody Heemstra Sep 26, 2023 Phillip Pessar / CC
Organizations from Pierre, Miller among those receiving money from South Dakota Housing
South Dakota Housing's Board of Commissioners has awarded (Nov. 14, 2023) $19.2 million Housing Infrastructure Financing Program (HIFP) funds to assist with 19 housing infrastructure projects and $700...
Jody Heemstra Nov 14, 2023
Many Americans say immigrants contribute to economy but there's worry over risks, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are more worried about legal immigrants committing crimes in the U.S. than they were a few years ago, a change driven largely by increased concern among Republicans. That's...
Jody Heemstra Mar 29, 2024
FFA members earn scholarships
South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following sch...
Jody Heemstra Apr 26, 2024
South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video
MARCH 14, 2024: UNDATED (AP)- A Democratic legislator on Wednesday (March 13, 2024) called for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotiona...
Jody Heemstra Mar 14, 2024
Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles
DETROIT (AP) - Across the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring. The price of copper is near a record high on...
Jody Heemstra Jun 24, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
Wife of ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to transporting stolen human remains
APRIL 15, 2024: WILLIAMSPORT. Pa. (AP) - The wife of a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after investigators said she shipped stolen human body parts ...
Jody Heemstra Apr 15, 2024 Patrick Feller / CC
SD Missouri River Fishing Report
Lots of good fishing up and down the MO! If you're fishing in Pierre/Ft. Pierre on August 10th, the Street Master Car Show & Ice Cream Social will be happening 7PM - 8PM in the boat ramp parking l...
Justin Cowart Aug 06, 2024 mihtiander / Depositphotos.com
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
JUNE 4, 2023: WASHINGTON (AP) - With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling. That averts an unprecedented default on the federal govern...
Jody Heemstra Jun 04, 2023 Andy Roberts / CC