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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota High School Activities Association held an urgent board of directors meeting on Friday to discuss a plan of action for high school sports and activities for both winter and spring. For starters, a lot of information was discussed and quite a few potential dates were thrown around for fitting […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Council on Friday night approved second and final reading of an ordinance that will temporarily put some restrictions on certain businesses to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The council voted 7-2 to require businesses like bars, restaurants, food courts, coffee houses and the like that offer on-site […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Gov. Kristi Noem has signed 15 bills that allocate millions of dollars to South Dakota programs, including industrial hemp. But the governor offered no guarantee on whether the funding for the programs would remain after the state reworks its budget in light of the global coronavirus pandemic. Noem says the allocations […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Some South Dakota cities are moving to close restaurants and retail stores as Gov. Kristi Noem declines to bring severe restrictions on business. Health experts have called on the governor to close businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19. Cities and counties across the state have created a patchwork of coronavirus-related […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The ethanol industry in America is facing a disaster due to a perfect storm. That’s according to the CEO of American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), Brian Jennings. He says it’s likely over two billion gallons of ethanol production will be lost as people aren’t driving due to the COVID 19 pandemic […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health reports an additional 12 cases of COVID-19 in its latest report out today – bringing the state total to 58. Two of those cases are in Lawrence County and two new cases were reported in Pennington County. We know one of the two Lawrence County cases […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Wearing swim goggles for face protection and trash bags for surgical gowns, frontline healthcare workers in many parts of the country have been forced to fend for themselves amid shortages. Based on statewide projections, the number of positive COVID-19 patients is expected to rise. Caring for patients requires significant personal protective […]
ARLINGTON, VA – The Animal Agriculture Alliance 2020 Stakeholders Summit is going virtual in response to ongoing public health concerns around hosting large events. The Alliance team is working to ensure attendees enjoy digital networking opportunities that are more valuable than ever in today’s challenging environment. The Virtual Summit, still being held May 7-8, will include […]
PIERRE, SD – The 2020 Nest Predator Bounty Program will begin on April 1. However, due to concerns of COVID-19, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will not be accepting tails for the program until a later date. Participants are asked to freeze all tails until dates and locations are determined for submission. […]
PIERRE, SD- Prisoners fleeing from possible coronavirus infection and a warden’s abrupt resignation have thrown the South Dakota Women’s Prison into turmoil. Three more of the women who escaped from the minimum security facility in Pierre are back in custody. Inmates Carly Schoneman, Alice Richards and Kayla Lamont were apprehended in Pierre Wednesday night, March […]
Sharon was born on April 17, 1948, in Sturgis, South Dakota, as the oldest child of Hazel and […]