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 entirely. Others have passed laws requiring age limits, labeling and lab testing.

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 provided by Sanford Health.

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. beef to be imported, but only if the beef was exclusively USA beef—not beef from cattle that had been imported from Mexico or Canada.

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). Recent reports have revealed that the threat is within 370 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

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 class about taxidermy.

Gregory community members stepped up once again this August, showing that compassion and action go hand in hand. At the latest Gregory Community Blood Drive, 37 units of blood were collected from 31 generous donors - enough to support up to 111 patients in local hospitals. Seven first-time donors also joined the LifeServe community, helping dispel common myths about blood donation and proving that every person can make a lifesaving difference.