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Thune, Moran lead colleagues in raising concerns over new container shipping fees at ports
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joined his colleagues in urging the Federal Maritime Commission to reevaluate the new fees imposed for ocean carriers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that will...
Jody Heemstra Nov 21, 2021 Bernard Spragg. NZ
Feel Good Friday stories - June 2nd
If you love uplifting and positive stories well here you go, some Feel Good Friday stories! 1. A Sherpa who guides people up Mount Everest recently saved a climber's life after finding him stuck in a ...
Jun 02, 2023
1st major storm of the season drops up to a foot of snow in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The first major snowstorm of the season dropped up to a foot (30 centimeters) of snow in the Helena, Montana, area by Wednesday (Oct. 25, 2023), sending an army of snowplows and s...
Jody Heemstra Oct 26, 2023
Black Hills Stock Show panel discussion provides insights for drafting of next federal farm bill
The Black Hills Stock Show has historically been a largely successful event for R-CALF USA, and this year's event proved its success once again. R-CALF USA and its South Dakota state affiliate, the So...
Jody Heemstra Feb 14, 2023
Mainstream media news organizations have trust issues as they gear up to cover another election, a poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans have a message for news organizations as they prepare to cover the 2024 election: About half of Americans say they're concerned that outlets will report inaccuracies or misin...
Jody Heemstra May 02, 2024
FFA members from central South Dakota among those receiving scholarships at state convention
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 20, 2023
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding cove...
Jody Heemstra Jun 29, 2024 Mark Morgan / CC
US men's basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) - LeBron James was feeling some nervousness, some butterflies, maybe even a bit of angst as he listened to the national anthem play before his first Olympic game in 12 y...
Justin Cowart Jul 29, 2024
Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop
WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) - A new museum in northern Arizona features the fossilized feces of prehistoric animals. The Poozeum opened this spring (May 2024) in Williams along Route 66. President and curato...
Jody Heemstra Jul 05, 2024
89% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals
For 12 years, students in U.S. public schools have not been able to access the milk options that they prefer and consume at home: whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk. As the U.S. Senate considers the Whol...
Jody Heemstra Feb 07, 2024