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Dozens of children from tribes in South Dakota died at boarding schools, report says
A new report on federally supported boarding schools for Native American children says at least 33 of the students who died while attending them — and likely more — were from tribes in South Dakota. The report also says six known burial sites have been linked to boarding schools in the state. Each of the […]
SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador applications now open
Applications are open for the 2024-25 SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador program. Registered 4-H members between ages 14-18 who are interested in a unique opportunity to represent SDSU Extension 4-H are encouraged to apply by Aug. 10, 2024. To apply, visit the State 4-H Ambassador page. Applications must include a...
SDSU Extension, Southeast Research Farm to host organic field day
SDSU Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm invite anyone interested in growing organic vegetables and field crops to an educational, hands-on field day. The SDSU Extension Organic Field Day is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 8, 2024, at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm by Beresford. Farmers from all scales and types of production are welcome, along with anyone who is curious about growing United States Department of Agriculture-certified organic produce.
USD joins national group researching effective use of greenhouses
The University of South Dakota joins a nationwide cohort of institutions seeking to maximize agricultural opportunities in a changing climate. Namely, the use of greenhouses. The program, run by the US National Science Foundation, grants over $77 million to projects nationwide to research and develop these opportunities in states that generally see less funding.
‘Sobriety time’: liquor sale hours could change with ordinance amendment request
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Anytime between 7 a.m. and midnight you can buy alcoholic beverages for off-sale consumption, but an ordinance amendment requested by Alderman Josh Biberdorf at Wednesday’s Legal and Finance Committee meeting could change the hours of liquor sales to between 10 a.m. and midnight. An...
Teacher shortage not affecting Watertown district
The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently announced there were 353 teacher positions open in July in the state. That is a significant increase from last year at this time, when there were 256 openings, nearly 100 fewer than this year. In 2022, there were 225 openings. The numbers...
SiouxFalls.Business Report: Harvest Creek sees progress, new wings & familiar pizza coming to town 🍗🍕
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jodi Schwan with SiouxFalls.Business visited to talk about updates at Harvest Creek and new restaurant options, including Atomic Wings and the return of Boston’s Pizza. There’s a mixed-used development near 57th Street and Veterans Parkway that continues to make strides since the...
Names released in drunk driving crash that killed 20-year-old pedestrian
ROBERTS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to authorities, a man walking along a South Dakota highway died after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning. The incident happened at 1:23 a.m. three miles south of Wilmot on South Dakota Highway 123. The Department of Public Safety reports...