Six years ago, Illinois farmer John Ackerman didn't hire any contract workers at all. Now he typically hires about 22 every year through a local coordinator that helps farmers hire crews of …
After the state declined to seek federal grant money to reduce greenhouse gases and other air pollution last year, Rapid City was the only city in South Dakota to apply for the money. …
Gov. Kristi Noem signed dozens of bills into law during the past several days, including two related to abortion. One bill requires the production of a video and other materials explaining the …
PIERRE — The South Dakota Community Foundation recently awarded a $48,940 Beyond Idea Grant to South Dakota State University Extension. Funding will support access to locally …
MITCHELL — Standing next to a row of bookcases in the Mitchell High School library, South Dakota’s lieutenant governor was asked about taking the reins of state government. …
YANKTON COUNTY — A motorcyclist from Irene suffered fatal injuries March 12 in a two-vehicle crash 4 miles north and 3 miles west of Volin. Preliminary crash information indicates Gordon …
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill to allow signers of ballot initiative petitions to revoke their signatures — a move opponents decry as a jab at direct democracy and a …
SIOUX FALLS — Augustana has announced that the university brought back its criminal justice major this fall after nearly 35 years — adding to the list of interdisciplinary academic …
PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming March 29 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.” The …
PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a Pierre man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after earlier being convicted for assaulting and threatening …
During our most recent family movie night, we watched one of my favorites: Encanto. At one point in the movie, a character who has been gifted supernatural strength confesses that she fears she will …
SIOUX FALLS — Three changes should be considered to prevent Social Security and Medicare from running out of money, Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said Thursday during a town hall meeting …
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a free virtual miniseries on raising roses in South Dakota. The "Caring for Roses in South Dakota" webinar series is from 12:30 to …
BROOKINGS — Four South Dakota State University students have received $1,000 scholarships from the South Dakota Master Pork Producers Association. Corbin Fuoss, of Armour; Revin Bruck, of …
A Democratic legislator on Wednesday called for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the doctors for …
SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota High School Activities Association has announced the 10th Annual State Visual Arts Competition and Gallery, set to take place at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls. …
PIERRE — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation was asked by Colorado authorities to conduct the criminal …
Alfalfa winter injury tends to come in question this time of year. Of course, we cannot predict with any certainty whether stands will show signs of injury, but there are a few factors that come into …
BROOKINGS — Heather Gessner stands in front of about 30 students in the Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Lab in mid-November on South Dakota State University’s Campus and opens class with an …
VERMILLION — A generous donation to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Sioux Falls School District, is supporting students in the University …
