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South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports
The South Dakota Department of Transportation recently awarded eight airports $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) grants. The program supports airport terminal projects statewide. It was funded through Senate Bill 144 that was passed during the 2024 legislative session. SDATP funds a one-time appropriation distinct from the traditional Aeronautics Commission policies. Funds […] The post South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports appeared first on Transportation Today.
SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim […] The post SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
How Xcel Energy is helping spur regional growth
This paid piece is sponsored by Xcel Energy. In Sioux Falls and across the Upper Midwest, corporations are making significant investments in new data centers, high-tech manufacturing facilities and national defense initiatives like aerospace testing and pharmaceutical production. Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services bring thousands of...
Yankton City Manager Gives Update on City Happenings at Yankton Thrive Event
Yankton Thrive hosted an event at Elks Lodge Wednesday to provide an update on happenings within Yankton City and County. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon gave a presentation during the event, one of the things she addressed was housing development in Yankton. Leon also discussed the city’s next comprehensive plan...
Redeeming Roots Daycare Coming to Yankton
A new daycare is coming to Yankton. Koty Frick, who is a co-founder of Redeeming Roots, along with Savannah Wise, says that Redeeming Roots is a Montessori daycare designed to help children develop at their own pace. Wise says that the idea was inspired by a childcare survey that was...
Sioux Falls company testing high-altitude balloons over Siouxland
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KTIV) - It’s a bird... it’s a plane... it’s a Chinese spy balloon?. “No, they’re all built right here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. So no, they’re South Dakota balloons, not Chinese balloons,” said Russ Van Der Werff, the vice president of Stratospheric Solutions for Aerostar. Aerostar, formerly Raven Industries, is a company that’s been sending balloons to the top of our atmosphere since the 1950s.
Northern State Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University Foundation and Wolves Athletics will honor six individuals and one team at the 2024 NSU Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet. The event will take place Friday, October 4 in the Kessler's Champions Club Room in the Barnett Center. The evening kicks off with a social at 5 p.m., followed at 5:30 p.m. by the dinner and program. Tickets are required and can be purchased through the NSU Foundation at 605.626.2550 or nsualumni@northern.edu.
City liquor stocks up for Sturgis Rally
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis Liquor Store manager expects drinkers at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to be interested in already having their beverages pre-mixed. Manager Travis Parker said he’s stocking more ready to drink (RTD) options this year than in prior years. A RTD means...
Big Sioux River rescue pig has died
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The runaway pig that captured the hearts of the internet after he was saved from the Big Sioux River has been put down. The piglet, named Eric Jr. by the Falls Park staff, was taken in by Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary on Saturday. The sanctuary had been posting updates on Eric Jr. progress, but let people know on Tuesday that he had to be put down due to health complications.
Wilmot High School to Implement Successful JAG Program
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Jobs for America's Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD) celebrated their 15th anniversary of empowering at-risk youth nationwide. The event at the Cherapa Place Interconnect highlighted the program's success and future plans, including exciting news for Wilmot. JAG-SD boasts a remarkable track record. Since its...
Outdoor Campus expansion could allow for archery tournaments in the future, director says
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is beginning an expansion that will cost between $6.7 and $7.1 million, David Parker, Director of the Outdoor Campus said. Besides a remodel of the museum in 2011, Parker said the Outdoor Campus has not expanded since it opened in 1997, while the city has grown exponentially...
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