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Regents change political activity policy to allow employees to run for Legislature
The South Dakota Board of Regents changed its political activity policy at its Thursday meeting in Madison to allow public university employees to run for state legislative office. The change comes six months after the state Supreme Court reversed its decision on whether state employees can run for elected office. For decades, state employees were...
Smithfield Foods supports North America's largest environmental education program
Smithfield Foods is sponsoring the 2024 National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon Competition, an international environmental and natural resource problem-solving competition that builds leadership experience for high school students, with $89,000 in funding. "Empowering youth through educational programs and competitions like NCF-Envirothon is key to solving the planet's most pressing environmental challenges such...
BESCH WITH SHEEP SHED UPDATE
With an annual report before the Huron City Commission a week ago Peggy Besch manager of the South Dakota State Fair gave an update on the planned new sheep complex. The former “H” shaped sheep barn was removed a couple years ago to make room for the Dakota Events Complex the DEX. Groundbreaking for “the Shed” will be held at the start of the 2024 South Dakota State Fair. If you want more information on the raise the shed campaign and fundraising efforts along with architectural drawings go to http://sdstatefairfoundation.com.
Hills & Valley Riding Club holds 28th Annual Ranch Rodeo July 20 at Miles Nelson Arena
The 28th Annual Hills & Valley Riding Club Ranch Rodeo was held Saturday, July 20, at the Miles Nelson Arena in Sisseton. Teams competed in six events: Team Penning, Team Branding, Team Doctoring, Double Muggin’, Team Poles and Barrels, and Calf Sled Relay. Each team consissted of one youth 14 years or younger, one female, and two other members. There were ten teams competing this year for prize money, buckles and a fun time. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
The Black Hills Farmer's Market keeps Rapid City colorful
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As you’re driving through the hills this week, you might want to stop at one of Rapid City’s gems. The Black Hills Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM. Wednesdays are added to the rotation starting on July 4th running through October.
Sioux River Folk Fest kicks off 44th year at Newton Hills State Park
CANTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - People made their way to attend the annual Sioux River Folk Fest held at Newton Hills State Park on Saturday in Canton, S.D. The three-day music festival hosts traditional, folk and various other forms of music with the hope of taking people back in time.
Nilsen competes at 2024 Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (USD) — Competing in his second Olympics Saturday morning, South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen ’20 came up short of making the final in the pole vault competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Nilsen, the silver medalist three years ago at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, cleared the opening bar height of 5.40 meters […]
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 scholarships
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 4-H state-level scholarships. Fourteen youth from across the state were selected to receive these awards. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.
Post 8 State Tournament Continues Through Weekend
The first day of the state tournaments for 13U, 14U and Junior legion have all been completed and the weekend will continue for those three Pierre Post 8 teams with two more guaranteed games. The 13U team will play again on Friday, this time against Watertown at 5:30 before wrapping...
Post 22 eliminated from State Legion Tournament
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -After dropping its first game at the state tournament the Post 22 baseball team bounced back to defeat Yankton 9-2 to avoid elimination on Wednesday. Thursday afternoon the Hardhats hit the diamond for another elimination game against Harrisburg Gold. The Hardhats came up on the short end falling 15-5 in five innings.
Premium ewe sale sees internet sales increase
To meet the needs of emerging demand within the sheep industry for superior young ewe genetics available in smaller lot sizes, South Dakota Sheep Growers Association (SDSGA), has hosted a Premium Yearling Ewe Sale the last seven years. The sale was July 27th, 2024 at Magness Livestock Auction in Huron. This annual event is the signature yearling ewe sale in the region. For the first time, internet sales hit double digits, a total of ten lots were purchased through the cattleusa.com platform.
State should confront Indigenous foster care and prison numbers
The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal policy that seeks to keep Indigenous families and communities intact by regulating the removal of Native American children from their homes and the placement of children in foster care or adoptive homes. The goal of ICWA is the preservation of Indigenous communities and the safety and health […]