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SD Transportation Department Holds Electric Vehicle Charging Station Open Houses

The South Dakota Transportation Department held open houses this week in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to get input on…

SD Prison Walk Away Captured

A South Dakota state prison inmate placed on escape status in March is back in custody. Inmate Gaige McCune was…

Severe Weather Possible

Hot humid conditions today will contribute to a possible outbreak of severe weather later today and tonight. Peter Rogers at…

Paying for School Meals

While there is a last-ditch effort underway in Congress to extend funding to keep school meals free, most districts are…

Double Hit for Retailers

Rising costs are hitting businesses in two ways, increasing their costs and cutting sales due to rising prices. South Dakota…

SD Regents Approve On Campus Alcohol Policy

During their meeting at USD in Vermillion this week, the South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously approved an expanded alcohol…

Looking for an Inflation Fix

There may be no quick and easy fixes to inflation. South Dakota democratic Senate candidate Brian Bengs says it’s a…

SD Board of Regents Approves Name Change for USD @ Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Board of Regents formally approved the proposal for the University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls (USD-SF)…

South Dakota FSA Director Talks About Emergency Relief Programs At Ag Summit.

During Wednesday’s Governor’s Ag Summit, held at Brookings, South Dakota’s USDA Farm Services Agency Director Steve Dick spoke about the…

Governor Noem Talks Agriculture At Summit

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem addressed the attendees of the Governor’s Ag Summit on Wednesday saying food security is tied…

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