New Independent Study Finds Each National Beef Checkoff Dollar Returns $13.41 to Producers & Importers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 9, 2024) – A recent economic analysis of the national Beef Checkoff program found that each dollar invested in its demand-driving activities for the most recent five-year period (2019–2023) positively impacted domestic beef demand and
Over 1,400 Organizations Sign Letter Calling on Congress to Protect and Strengthen SNAP
WASHINGTON, — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and more than 1,400 national, state, and local organizations representing communities from across the country, are urging Congress to prioritize protecting and strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Mosquito War Intensifying
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Mosquitoes are taking over southeastern South Dakota. Cities around the Sioux Falls area are fighting against a surge from the pests after all of the rain, flooding, and warm weather over the last
South Dakotans Challenged By Food Insecurity
(Pierre, SD) — Food insecurity continues to be a growing problem for South Dakotans. The number of people struggling to afford food is rising. Organizations like Feeding South Dakota and the Faith Temple Food Giveaway are making
More Canadian Wildfire Smoke In South Dakota
(Pierre, SD) — More smoke from Canadian wildfires is arriving in South Dakota. Many folks will likely see hazy skies throughout the rest of the week. Officials are also warning of the potential health risks again. Anyone
Counties’ Post-Election Audits Released
(Pierre, SD) — The results of a statewide audit of the 2024 primary elections are in. And overwhelmingly, they show no discrepancies from the manually counted post-election audit — compared to what machines tabulated on election night.
Dakota Scout Becomes Sioux Falls’ Official Newspaper
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Dakota Scout is officially now Sioux Falls’ legal newspaper of record. This is according to documents made available to KELO yesterday afternoon from the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office and Dakota
GOP Group In Support of SD Abortion Measure Announced
(Sioux Falls, SD) — There’s now a Republican-led group that supports a ballot measure in November to legalize abortion in South Dakota. KELO reports the group, Republicans for Freedom Amendment G, was announced Tuesday during a Zoom
Salem Sue Celebrates 50th Anniversary
(New Salem, ND) — The city of New Salem is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Salem Sue. The community’s iconic giant cow statue sits above I-94, and she represents the dairy industry in North Dakota. Salem Sue
Two Arrested After Minot Hit-And-Run
(Minot, ND) — Two people are in custody following a hit-and-run that sent a woman to the hospital in Minot on Monday. It happened in a parking lot., where witnesses reported seeing a car hit a woman.