BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Some South Dakota ranchers and farmers are dealing with a third straight year of drought conditions. This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of the state is in a moderate [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls officer kills person armed with knife
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — State investigators are probing a fatal police shooting in Sioux Falls. The Argus Leader reported that an officer shot and killed a person armed with a knife on Thursday morning. Police [Read More…]
New Owners Usher In A New Season at James Valley Landscape Solutions
Mitchell, SD – The seasons aren’t the only thing changing at James Valley Landscape Solutions of Mitchell. Co-founders Jeff Heppler and John Bush have transitioned ownership duties to the next generation of longtime employees after over [Read More…]
South Dakota Board of Regents freezes university tuition
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Board of Regents on Wednesday agreed to freeze tuition at the state’s six public universities. The move comes after lawmakers increased base funding for the university system by [Read More…]
South Dakota’s elections take shape with crowded GOP field
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s political races are taking shape as party candidates hit a deadline Tuesday to submit petitions to run for office. Republicans touted a crowded primary field as a sign [Read More…]
Regents map out goals, including addressing brain drain
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A new strategic plan for South Dakota’s six public universities, two university centers and two special schools makes retaining graduates for the state’s workforce a priority. The Board of Regents plan [Read More…]
Alleged checkbook thief caught after writing herself a check
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a South Dakota woman accused of stealing a checkbook was caught after writing out a check to herself and cashing it. Sioux Falls police say a man went [Read More…]
SD boy who saved sister posthumously awarded Carnegie Medal
HUDSON, S.D. (AP) — A 10-year-old South Dakota boy who died while saving his younger sister in the Big Sioux River will posthumously receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. Ricky [Read More…]
SD House committee points to ‘in office’ clause to clear AG
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Republicans on a South Dakota House committee want to clear the state’s attorney general of impeachment charges for his actions surrounding a 2020 fatal car crash, arguing that anything wrong he [Read More…]
South Dakota lawmakers fail to override Noem’s 3 vetoes
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature failed to override three vetoes from Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday, killing multiple proposals. The three bills on Monday all failed to garner the two-thirds majority necessary [Read More…]