January 13, 2021

PIERRE, S.D. – There were 452 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday, of which, 148 were considered probable. After two days of having no deaths, the state reported 19 today, raising the state’s total since the pandemic began to 1,604. The number of people hospitalized rose by 13 to 253 and active cases totaled 4,762. […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — One of South Korea’s largest food companies is building a production facility in Sioux Falls, the company announced Monday. CJ CheilJedang, known as CJCJ, plans to set up an Asian food production facility that is expected to employ 600 people within five years. The food will be sold and distributed […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A pro-Trump Christian group has a permit to gather at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre Sunday. Members of Jericho March plan to walk around the Capitol and pray for the country. About 50 people are expected to gather, according to the group’s permit. Past gatherings of the group at the […]

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department knocked down a structure fire on Seaton Circle Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Travis Ladson explained that the report of flames and smoke coming out of the commercial structure came in at approximately 3:52 p.m. The suite from which the smoke was billowing houses Air Systems Mechanical. Also housed in […]

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday used her State of the State address to return to themes that have marked her two years in office, touting the state’s economy, focusing on job development, and unveiling a proposal to ban abortions based on a Down Syndrome diagnosis. The Republican governor has become […]