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South Dakota clashes with Minnesota on clean energy, coal plant closures
A political border war between South Dakota and Minnesota on how to handle tax policies, abortion and the pandemic response could spill over into renewable energy and the future of coal plants. At issue is the pace with which gas and electric companies can transition away from fossil fuels without...
Western Dakota Technical College Students Earn Gold Medals at National SkillsUSA Competition
Three Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) students recently earned Gold medals at the SkillsUSA National Championship Conference in Atlanta, Ga. Austin Evans (Black Hawk, S.D.) and Lance McNeese (Spearfish, S.D.) placed first in the Cyber Security competition. Jantzen Fisher (New Underwood, S.D.) received Gold in the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Refrigeration) competition.
The hottest weather of the summer arrives later this week.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A strong upper level ridge of high pressure that has been baking the western United States will build east this week. And that means we’ll see our hottest temperatures so far this summer by late this week and weekend. I am expecting downtown Rapid City to see its first 100s of the year, both Saturday and Sunday.
SD artist duo makes murals by, for and with communities
Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration. Murals are fast becoming a staple of Midwestern towns, and the Mural On The Wall (Mural OTW) team approaches this familiar cultural touchstone with a surprising twist. Most muralists are commissioned to...
Company applies to build 68-turbine, $261 million wind project in northeast SD
An energy company has applied to construct another wind farm in northeastern South Dakota. The company is Chicago-based Invenergy. It wants to build up to 68 turbines through its South Dakota subsidiary, Deuel Harvest Wind Energy South. The turbines would be spread across 54 square miles of privately owned land near the small town of […] The post Company applies to build 68-turbine, $261 million wind project in northeast SD appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota National Guard Promotes New Command Chief Warrant Officer Adel To Chief Warrant Officer 5
Brian Adel of Summerset was promoted to the rank of chief warrant officer five (CW5) in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid during a ceremony held on June 14, 2024. Adel was recently assigned as the new SDNG Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO),...
The Patriot Tour flag reaches South Dakota with Sioux Falls ceremony
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots tours the country with the goal of supporting veterans who are in need. Their unique fundraising effort reached Sioux Falls Sunday with a special ceremony. The annual “Patriot Tour” brings an American flag across all fifty states...
Jodi’s Journal: An ‘open book’ reveals retail’s mounting challenges
There’s much more to this story, but let me jump to the most important part first:. “Here’s the 2024 truth,” wrote Greg Koch, co-owner of 605 Running Co. “Our retail business isn’t making money. Despite our best efforts, our retail operations are struggling to turn a profit. We’ve strategized, tweaked, evolved, moved, added services, expanded, run promotions and so much more. You name it, we’ve tried it to make our stores appealing to shoppers in Sioux Falls.”
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