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Minnesota Has Been ‘Invaded’ By South Dakota
Did you hear the news? Minnesota has been "invaded" by a neighboring state. Specifically, one particular metropolitan area in South Dakota has "encroached" into the Land of 10,000 Lakes in a new assessment according to the federal government. Well, sort of. It isn't like Pierre suddenly has governing power in...
Cows at the State Fair Must be Tested for Bird Flu
HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) There will be a new requirement specifically for dairy cows during the South Dakota State Fair that starts next month. Exhibitors must test all lactating cows for avian flu within seven days before they’re brought onto the State Fairgrounds in Huron. Cows in five dairy herds in South Dakota have tested positive for the highly contagious virus in recent months.
Report Shows WDTC Graduates Excel in First Year Following Graduation
“There has never been a better time to attend and graduate from a technical college. The current career placement and wage outcomes for Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) graduates are phenomenal,” said Ann Bolman, Ed.D., WDTC President, reflecting on the latest S.D. Technical College System Graduate Outcomes Report. The...
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
The CEO of one of the state's largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at the Rural Office of Community Services...
Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already has funding from the Legislature. The state has also allocated $567 million from state and federal […] The post Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota Hall Of Fame Hires Huron Man As Visitor And Education Center Manager
CHAMBERLAIN, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Hall of Fame is welcoming a new name to help guide the Hall’s Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain. Hall of Fame C-E-O Laurie Becvar says Shawn Martin of Huron begins Wednesday…. Martin’s background includes serving as Marketing and Communications Manager for...
Court ruling will keep abortion question on ballot in South Dakota
A state court judge's ruling Monday keeps an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota.Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot."They have thrown everything they could dream up to stop the people of South Dakota from voting on this matter," Adam Weiland, co-founder of Dakotans for Health, said in a statement after the ruling. "This is another failed effort by a small group opposed to giving women the...
Three South Dakota State Jackrabbits Taken in UFL Draft
The United Football League had its annual rookie draft on Wednesday, and a lot of local talent was scooped up in advance of the 2024 season. The UFL franchises had the ability on Wednesday to take NFL players who weren't drafted this season but are currently with teams this offseason.
Lakeside's Thomas Dwyer commits to play college football at South Dakota State
Lakeside Lutheran senior offensive lineman Thomas Dwyer committed to play college football at South Dakota State University recently. Dwyer, who is 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, was a first team all-conference pick on the offensive line in Capitol Conference voting last fall. Dwyer, who played right tackle last season, helped pave the way for a ground-based Warriors attack which amassed 2,958 yards on 6.3 yards per attempt while scoring 39 touchdowns...
Watertown Community Service Office Thrives Amid Funding Changes and Staff Dedication
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Community Service Office in Watertown, under the leadership of Director Sarah Foust, has reported a busy June despite lower numbers. The office served 34 unique individuals during the month, focusing on case management and connecting people with needed resources. The office received $4,000 in...
Free summer matinees at West Mall 7
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – By this point in summer vacation you might be running out of ways to keep the kids entertained, especially when it’s too hot, too rainy or too buggy outside. Inside West Mall 7 Theaters it’s cool, dry and bug-free. Plus, every Tuesday, Wednesday...
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