New Tourism Strategic Plan

The South Dakota Department of Tourism is developing a new strategic plan

New Members Appointed to the Game, Fish & Parks Department Board

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has appointed two new members to the board of the Game, Fish and Parks Department.

The Weekend File – Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the Yankton County Commission

Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the Yankton County Commission

One Dead in Butte County Crash

A 55-year-old male died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash near Fruitdale.

La Nina Watch Issued

The national Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch for later this year

MFU President Says The US Is Progressing On Climate Change

The European Commission this week adopted a package of ambitious climate proposals. They’re looking at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions…

School Activities vs Medical Cannabis

As schools work through policies for the use of medical cannabis by students, there are concerns about the impact on activities.

Department of Corrections Review Overdue

Anonymous complaints about sexual harassment and other issues from employees at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls have led to the firing of the Warden and Deputy Warden and suspensions of other Department of Corrections officials.

Housing Study Committee Meets West River

The “Workforce Housing Needs in South Dakota Interim Study” committee met this week in Rapid City.

Reviewing Medical Cannabis Rules

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota legislature will see the next round of proposed rules for the use of medical cannabis in schools at their meeting next week.