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South Dakota ranks fourth in 2024 grassland conservation enrollments
South Dakota landowners enrolled almost 159,000 acres this year — nearly 250 square miles — into a federal conservation program that pays them to use management practices promoting healthy grasslands. That ranks the state fourth in Grassland Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups this year, following Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ...
Matters of the State Special Report: Initiated Measure 28
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This week on Matters of the State, we continue our series of special reports examining measures that will appear on the November ballot in South Dakota. Initiated Measure 28 would prohibit the state from collecting tax on anything sold for human consumption. It...
Howard, Flandreau, and Sioux Valley among week 1 football winners
The South Dakota High School Football season kicked-off on Friday night. Paul Parsley ran for 67 yards and two scores, as Flandreau beat Deuel 21-0. Ben Ballard also returned an interception 43 yards for a Flyer touchdown. Avon, the #1 ranked team in 9B, defeated Colman-Egan 60-38 on Friday. Hayden...
Avera Medical Minute: Hands-on learning to improve maternal health
WAGNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Living in a rural state comes with plenty of built-in challenges. The most critical ones include healthcare emergencies involving the care and delivery of babies. In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we’ll show you how health systems in rural communities are coming together to learn...
Dangerous heat and storms possible today
Dangerous weather is possible throughout today and tonight in southeastern South Dakota. Hot and humid conditions continue today, with heat index values ranging from around 88 in Brookings, to 96 in Madison, and as high as 112 degrees in Storm Lake Iowa. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says these are dangerous conditions, even for healthy populations. They add heat and humidity and can sneak up on you, and encourage everyone to take precautions and stay safe.
SD Supreme Court finds a tribal divorce isn’t valid
A tribal court's decision to grant a divorce to one of the tribe's members isn't enforceable, because the husband wasn't a tribal member as the tribe's legal code requires for dissolving a marriage, according to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
A look at the week ahead in our SD state government
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — This week the South Dakota State Fair starts its annual run in Huron! But that’s not all: Here’s a first look at meetings of our South Dakota state government’s boards and commissions, including one hearing on a proposed change to administrative rules, that are open to the public during the new week starting Monday, August 26, 2024.
A Famous South Dakotan Comes Home
After a 51 year absence, former astronaut and Scotland South Dakota native Charles Gemar has returned to his roots. “It’s hard to take South Dakota out of the individual,” said Gemar. “I had a great childhood, great memories growing up in this state, I’ve always missed it, I’ve always considered myself a South Dakotan. And now that I’m a resident again, I just feel at home.”
Miles Krajewski never could have imagined playing for Gold when he started Badminton
YANKTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Yankton’s Miles Krajewski just arrived in Paris for the Paralympics later this week... Our Athlete of the Week last Monday is an amazing athlete. He picked up badminton at an early age along with almost every other sport and fell in love with the...
Yankton City Budget in Progress
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission set the dates to set the budget for next year. The City of Yankton Finance Officer, Lisa Yardley, talks about the timelines…. Yardley, with the City Manager within earshot, talks about the best way for the public to still have input into the proposed budget…
Memorial services set and name given to deceased infant found at Sioux Falls recycling facility
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The deceased baby boy, now known as Gabriel James Doe, was found on August 6 at the recycling center located on the 300 block of East 50th Street North in Sioux Falls. On August 27 and 28, the public will have the chance to remember and honor his short life.
YSD Introduced Modified Protocols for school emergencies
The Yankton School District has introduced modified protocols and terminology for dealing with school emergencies following specialized training attended by Lincoln School Principal Tony Beste and school resource officer Jeremy Olson. Beste says the top priorities of the district in dealing with any emergency is keeping kids in the district...
Local investors acquire Empire East retail center
A local ownership group has purchased the Empire East retail center. The property at 3800 S. Louise Ave. is fully leased and includes Ashley, Kohl’s and Ulta Beauty. It was purchased by an investment group that includes Sioux Falls-based Cresten Capital and Matt Paulson, owner of MarketBeat. The attraction...
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