Number of Prison Fights, Injuries Rise
(Pierre, SD) — A new report reveals fights and injuries rose sharply in South Dakota state prisons last year. The Department of Corrections report shows they reached their highest levels in at least seven years. Assaults on
Senator Baldwin Pushes Trump Administration to Ramp Up Avian Flu Response for Farmers and Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed the Trump Administration to ramp up their avian flu response as the first dairy herd in Wisconsin tested positive for avian flu in Dodge County earlier this
Two of the Nation’s Largest Rail Unions Announce Opposition to the UP-NS Merger
WASHINGTON – Today, The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen and The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees representing 53 percent of the unionized workforce at the Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation, announced their opposition to
Geopolitical Analyst Predicts a Future of Change for Farmers
When geopolitical analyst and podcaster Jacob Shapiro discussed the future of agriculture with farmers and ranchers during the 110th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, the picture he painted was not a rosy one. “I’m here to tell
Thune, Smith Introduce Legislation to Support U.S. Honey Producers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025, legislation that would support American honey producers and producers of other commodities, like crawfish, garlic, and mushrooms, who have