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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...
Highway Patrol investigating separate fatal motorcycle crashes on opposite sides of the state
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes involving motorcycles on two different sides of the state. On Tuesday afternoon a 60 year old man driving a motorcycle died in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 18 near Lennox. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a...
Motorcycle publication thriving in Mitchell after relocation
After years of publication on the East Coast, the team behind Cycle Source decided it was time for a change in scenery and spirit. Dakota News Now Photojournalist Dave Hauck met with the pair to hear their story.
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...
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...
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.