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ST. ONGE, S.D – A planned beef processing cooperative is holding a meeting this evening (Oct. 26) at St. Onge Livestock to introduce its business plan to both cattle producers and non-producers with the end-goal to attract members. United Ranchers Co-op, Hot Springs, SD was organized in 2020, during a decline in live and fed […]
PIERRE, S.D. – In their weekly COVID-19 report, South Dakota health officials reported 719 new cases for the latest reporting period. The new cases cover October 19th through the 25th. Active cases are up a bit to 533 while hospitalizations are down from 63 last week to 56 this week. The state reported 26 new […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – A trial date has been set for a Spearfish man who is accused of shooting and killing his wife in February. Dreau Lester Rogers, 34, is charged with first degree murder. A judge has set a trial date of March 13-23 for Rogers, who could face up to life in prison if […]
RAPID CITY, SD – “Riding For the Brand – Be Legendary” is the theme for the 105th Annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 18-19, 2022, at The Monument in Rapid City, S.D. The two-day event will feature speakers on timely issues, emceed by farm broadcaster Mike Pearson. Rodeo cowboy Braxton Nielson will kick […]
MITCHELL, SD – This year’s drought will have an impact one of South Dakota’s most famous tourist attractions. The outside murals on the Corn Palace visited by over 500,000 people annually in Mitchell will not be changed this year due to lack of usable corn, according to Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. “The quantity of […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Results of the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were released earlier today. While some states experienced double-digit declines in average test scores, South Dakota scores stayed above the national average and experienced less volatility than other states. Known as the Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is a nationwide assessment of reading […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As cold weather comes to the region, a natural gas utility expects consumer bills to be higher this winter. According to a natural price outlook issued by Montana-Dakota Utilities, customers could see a $30 per month increase over the 2021-22 season. That’s a total increase of about $150 for the average […]
STURGIS, SD – Pain management is one of the fastest growing health practices in the country. A new business in Sturgis to meet the growing need will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and other supporters, Thursday, October 27. Pain & Movement Solutions, located at 1238 […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Area United Way held their annual Bucks for Breakfast drive through fundraiser Wednesday morning. The local chapter set up in the parking lot of the Sturgis Community Center and residents were able to drive through and get a hot cup of coffee and a treat for a donation. Kerry Lassaux, […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A study completed by Texas A&M University shows that the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generates an estimated $784.1 million to the economy of South Dakota. “That’s about 1.3% of the total South Dakota GDP (Gross Domestic Product),” Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie said at the 2022 Post Rally Summit in Sturgis […]
Mitch Faulkner died April 29, 2024 at home in Spearfish due to complications from his battle with leukemia. […]