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Black Hills highway closure to upend summer holiday traffic
PACTOLA RESERVOIR, S.D. – Angie Weaver, who co-owns the Pactola Marina in the Black Hills, remains hopeful that the full closure of U.S. 385 won't sink her summer revenues that are critical to remaining profitable for the entire year. U.S. 385 is the only north-south highway through the central...
State awarded $3 million in EPA funds for cleanups at Fort Sisseton, Box Elder, Sioux Falls, Lead
Sioux Falls, Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Box Elder and the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead will benefit from $3 million in cleanup funds awarded Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The money comes from the EPA’s Brownfields program, which offers grants to state and local partners for the assessment and recovery of […] The post State awarded $3 million in EPA funds for cleanups at Fort Sisseton, Box Elder, Sioux Falls, Lead appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Enhanced Siren System Bolsters Severe Weather Safety for Spearfish Residents
In Spearfish, South Dakota, outdoor warning sirens are a key part of the community's severe weather preparedness. These sirens, which sound a steady tone, alert residents to seek shelter immediately. Pat Rotert, Spearfish Public Safety Director, highlights the unpredictable weather in the Black Hills area and advises people to use weather apps, television, and radio for updates.
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