WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Nationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income Tax While blue states like California and New York look to impose tax hikes, red states pursue tax cuts By John Kartch There are eight no-income-tax states, and Missouri is in the race to become the ninth. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe today called for an elimination of the state income tax. In his State of the State address today more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * California Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Large-Scale Drug Distribution Conspiracy in Sioux Falls United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from California City, California, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was flat since the previous report. Employment decreased slightly, and recent labor demand was weak. Prices increased slightly, and wage growth was modest to moderate. Consumer spending increased, while commercial construction, commercial real estate, and energy activity were flat. Residential real estate, resident more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Introduces Bill to Cut Property Taxes * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden introduced his bill to cut property taxes, SB 96. "South Dakotans deserve meaningful property tax relief, and this bill delivers it," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "It gives people in each county the freedom to decide what works best for them while keeping our economy strong, our taxes low, more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Introduces Law Enforcement Protection Bills * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden introduced two bills that will strengthen protections for our law enforcement officers and public officials. "Law enforcement officers have come under fire across the country, but South Dakota will not tolerate it. We will respect the rule of law and those who keep us safe," said Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Warns Ten States That Agreements With Trump's DOJ Would Violate Federal Election Law On Friday, the DNC sent warning letters to ten states' Board of Elections or Secretary of State offices urging them to reject pressure from the Trump DOJ to hand over sensitive, unredacted voter files. The letters outline how the agreements these states are reportedly negotiating with the Trump DOJ vi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer meets with apprentices, construction workers during 4-state 'America at Work' swing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed a four-state swing through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska as she nears the end of her 50-state "America at Work" listening tour, meeting with construction workers, business leaders, local off more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following letter on Jan. 7, 2026, with 72 farm and biofuel groups: * * * The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United St more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center now offering radiology * MARQUETTE, MICH. - Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center has taken another step forward in delivering timely and efficient patient care by now providing radiology services. Whether a patient needs an x-ray for a possible broken bone or a chest x-ray to help diagnose a respiratory illness, the convenience of conducting more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * The Met to Open First Major Exhibition Exploring the Connections Between Musical Instruments and the Body The exhibition will feature an interactive space for visitors to make music through body movement, as well as immersive elements, live performances, and workshops * From clapping hands and tapping feet to beatboxing and whistling, the human body is a musical instrument. In turn, more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * MMC-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for community health projects * LADYSMITH, WISC. - Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas including alcohol and substance use, behavioral health and health equity. The Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Fun more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following weekly column: * * * Our Next Big Industry * In my first year as Governor, we've taken some important steps to keep South Dakota safe. And while we do that, South Dakota is keeping the entire nation safe and secure. In my State of the State Address, I declared that National Security would be South Dakota's next big industry. This builds on the proclamation of my predecessor, Former Governor Kristi Noem more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Issues Statement Following Senate's Passage of Appropriations Package * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following the Senate's passage of a package of three appropriations bills for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The legislation, which included Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Interior), Energy and Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Joins Lee and Roy on SAVE Act to Secure Federal Elections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today joined Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) in sponsoring the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This legislation aims to make certain that only United States citizens are participating in federal elections by requiring proof of citizens more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley's Bills on AI Pornography And Digital Currency Receive Final State Senate Approval South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's two bills that protect citizens from AI-generated pornography and allows for the seizure of cryptocurrency as part of criminal investigations were both unanimously approved by the full State Senate Friday afternoon. "I appre more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford installs naloxone boxes at Bemidji, Bagley ERs * Jillian Johnson Media Relations Specialist -Bemidji Region (218) 333-6090 / jillian.johnson@sanfordhealth.org BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding access to life-saving overdose prevention tools with the installation of naloxone (Narcan) distribution boxes in the emergency departments in Bemidji and Bagley more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Students Make Community Impact Through Annual Day of Service Tradition * South Dakota Mines students are making the most of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday by honoring the civil rights leader's legacy of service. For 16 years, student groups have taken the day off from classes to make an impact at the university and within th more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Spearfish Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine in Western South Dakota RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a woman from Spearfish, South Dakota, for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing t more PR