EPA Outlines Potential ESA Pesticide Policies
The Environmental Protection Agency announced implementation approaches for pesticide policies under the Endangered Species Act. Assistant Administrator Michael Freedhoff talked about the steps during a speech at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s winter policy
USDA Contributes $270 Million to Bolster Food Supply Chain
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA has awarded over $270 million to date through cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to build resilience across the middle of the food supply chain and strengthen local
McDonald’s Hits 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs
McDonald’s says it met the goal of sourcing 100 percent cage-free eggs in the U.S. by 2025, two years ahead of its original timeline. The company says it’s continuing to prioritize the health and welfare of the
Driver In Deadly Lincoln County Crash Identified
(Lincoln County, SD) — The driver in a deadly Lincoln County crash last week is being identified. Authorities say 39-year-old Lucas Reimers was the Brandon man who died Wednesday afternoon near Tea. It was just his truck
Great Plains Zoo Hosts Special Valentine’s Event
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Great Plains Zoo is getting into the season of love. It hosted a ‘Woo at the Zoo’ event on Saturday to educate guests about love in the animal kingdom. It was for
South Dakota $700M Investment On Water Projects
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota is rushing to spend around seven-hundred million dollars on state water and sewer projects. Lawmakers, state agency leaders and water system managers have to work together to invest the money quickly because
Lawmakers Working On CO2 Pipeline Concerns
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota lawmakers are working to bridge the gap between carbon pipeline companies and landowners. A bill is going through the legislature already, and a new one will be introduced today. Republican Senator Casey
Governor Noem Fills One Of Two Vacant House Seats
(Pierre, SD) — Former lawmaker Kristin Conzet is going to fill one of two vacant seats in the South Dakota government. Governor Noem appointed her on Saturday after advice from the State Supreme Court to jump on
McLean County Sheriff’s Office Implements Grappler System
(McClean County, ND) — The McClean County Sheriff’s Office is implementing a new device to more safely end car chases. It’s called The Grappler, and it consists of a strap that is launched from a police cruiser
Man Charged After Crash Near Bowdon
(Bowdon, ND) — A man faces charges in connection with a two-vehicle crash near Bowdon. It happened last Friday when police say Eric Hvinden crashed his vehicle into the back of a semi-truck on Highway 200. Hvinden