News

No Way to Stop the Spread of Zebra Mussels

No Way to Stop the Spread of Zebra Mussels

Photo: WNAX


The state can’t do much more than slow the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species.
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschenmann says they are relying on information and education…..

Kirschenmann told the Government Operations and Audit Committee that they can’t spend enough to have an impact….

Kirschenmann says they continue to work with people that fish and boat in state lakes and rivers…..

The zebra mussels have been found in much of the Missouri River and are now showing up in lakes in the northeast part of the state.

Recent Headlines

4 days ago in Local

GUN SUICIDE DEATHS RISE IN SOUTH DAKOTA

SOUTH DAKOTA (South Dakota Searchlight) – It’s becoming more common for South Dakotans to kill themselves with a gun, according…

4 days ago in Local

‘NOEM ACT’ WOULD LET VICTIMS SUE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICERS FOR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has introduced legislation aimed at closing a legal loophole…

4 days ago in Local

TRUMP PROPOSES $12B AID PACKAGE FOR FARMERS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package Monday — a boost to farmers who…

1 week ago in Local

NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT CASE COULD TOSS THOUSANDS OF SIGNATURES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The fight to legalize medical marijuana continues in Nebraska, with the state’s highest court hearing arguments…

1 week ago in Local

SD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION CALLS POTENTIAL BALLOT ITEM BAD POLICY

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The 2026 general election is less than a year away, and it will be…