August 10, 2025, marked the 7th annual “Best of the West” county showcase held in Wessington Springs, SD. Thirty-three counties were invited to take part in the event.
Champions from each county were i…
For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it entir…
The University of South Dakota announced August 14, 2025, it plans to move the state’s only medical school from Vermillion to Sioux Falls.
Starting in 2027, students will attend temporary locations pro…
President Trump called out Australia for its policy of allowing imports of U.S. beef only if the beef came from cattle born and raised in the United States. In other words, Australia was allowing U.S.…
R-CALF USA praised U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for announcing an $850 million federal investment to protect American ranchers from the New World screwworm (NWS…
Over 45 years ago, a simple sixthgrade science project at Burke High School changed the course of one student’s life.
In 1979, teacher Glenda Gogolin devoted one hour a day for a week to teaching her c…
