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West Nile Numbers Rising in South Dakota

August is peak season for West Nile virus in South Dakota.

Mid America Economy Showing Strains

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, declined for July.

SD Manufacturers Cutting Overtime, Work Weeks

A slowing economy, low ag prices, and political turmoil are leading to job cutbacks for a number of South Dakota manufacturers.

SD Democrats Bring Energy from DNC

South Dakota democrats are returning to the state energized by their National Convention.

McCook Central School Construction Ahead of Schedule

Work is moving rapidly on a new school building in Salem.

Iowa State University Solar Car Racing to SD

Iowa State University’s solar car team has started a long race.

Political Fatigue May Be Setting In

As we head into August, the Republican and Democratic national conventions may already be distant memories…

Dozier Powers Twins Past Sox

Brian Dozier homered twice and Ervin Santana posted another strong start one day before the trade deadline as the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Sunday.

Berrios Returns To Rotation

Jose Berrios is back with the Twins and the team’s number one pitching prospect will start Monday night’s game against Cleveland.

Coyotes Add Pair

South Dakota volleyball head coach Leanne Williamson has announced the additions of Meagan Kerns and Raquel West to the 2016 roster.

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ALPENA, S.D. – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,277,540 pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork…

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper / SD Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group…

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DINOSAUR HUNTERS REACH DEAL TO SETTLE WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA FOSSIL THEFT DISPUTE

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PIEDMONT, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch/ South Dakota News Watch) – Residents and government leaders in this small western South Dakota city…