Home » Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. continues to benefit from solid economic growth, low unemployment and moderating inflation. From today’s vantage point, the U.S. economy seems likely to continue on that […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council Monday night got their first look at what they hope will be a monthly Year-To-Date Budget Expenditures report. Acting Mayor Kevin Forrester explains. […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – A Texas asset management company that says it is the largest shareholder in Brookings-based Daktronics issued a scathing assessment of the company’s leadership this week, prompting a […]
UNDATED – Elderly people, who often rely on a fixed income, are particularly vulnerable to financial, emotional, and physical abuse. To shed light on this important issue, the personal-finance website […]
UNDATED – A new study found that South Dakota ranked 1st among the most affordable states for child care in America, in 2024. The study by Birth Injury Lawyers Group […]
UNDATED – New unemployment claims increased by 4.2% week-over-week on November 25, and were 1.8% higher compared to the same week last year. To help add some context to this […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has vowed to “weaponize” regulatory agencies against modern agriculture and undo decades of farm policy. […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
MITCHELL, S.D. – The annual race for the best bargains in holiday shopping is underway as American consumers are expected to spend billions of dollars. On-line deals are everywhere as […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter but profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending. Costs related to a dockworker […]
UNDATED – With last year’s Black Friday sales drawing 76.2 million Americans to shop in person and 90.6 million to shop online, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Brian Tande as its next President of South Dakota Mines. Dr. Tande brings […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sturgis’ newest Edward Jones’ financial advisor to town on Monday afternoon. A ribbon cutting was held at Chelsea Maier’s Edward Jones […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
With household debt exceeding $17.9 trillion in Q3 2024, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its rankings of the States With the Largest & Smallest Debt Increases, based on new […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Building upon a shared commitment to advancing excellence in rural health care, Sanford Health, Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center (BHOSC) and Black Hills Surgical Hospital […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Monument Health Foundation is proud to announce that Patrick Tibbles, M.D., Emergency Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine Physician, has been named the Medical Director of the […]
The City’s Building Services Division issued 269 building permits in October with a combined valuation total of more than $80.6 million, the highest permit valuation total ever recorded for the […]
LYONS, NE—The expansion of renewable energy generation sources like wind and solar has provided a variety of economic benefits and opportunities to rural communities. But as more renewable energy projects […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With Americans donating around $560 billion to charity per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Most Charitable States, along with expert commentary, to […]
New unemployment claims increased by 1.4% week-over-week on October 28, and were 1.8% higher compared to the same week last year. To help add some context to this statistic, WalletHub […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Thursday for the new terminal building at the Black Hills airport in Spearfish. Adam McMahon, Public Works Director for the City of […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association held its 84th annual Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Downtown Holiday Inn this week. This year The […]
UNDATED – With the unemployment rate at 4.1% and labor force participation at one of the highest levels in years, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With the average credit limit decreasing in 42 of the 50 states year-over-year as of Q2 2024, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States […]
PIERRE, S.D. – The state minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase from $11.20/hour to $11.50/hour effective Jan. 1, 2025. The minimum wage is adjusted annually based on increases in […]
With October being National Energy Awareness Month and the average U.S. family spending at least $2,000 per year on utilities, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition plus room and board at a four-year college costing $28,000 – $60,000 per year, the […]
UNDATED – With the median monthly payment on student loans ranging from $142 to $229, depending on the state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States […]
Farm income, sales tax collections, job openings, unemployment, personal income and gross domestic product are among the top concerns. ‘No red flags … (but) a return to more of the […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the rating of the City of Spearfish! Because of the financial position of the City and prudent use of debt, the City’s existing […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.01/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices […]
UNDATED – The fastest growing occupation through 2032 in South Dakota will be wind turbine service technicians, according to new projections from the state Department of Labor and Regulation. The […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.00/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100,000 subscribers across the states of South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, Oklahoma, Wyoming […]
UNDATED – With the delinquency rate on student loans increasing in 29 states over the past quarter, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its new report on the States Where […]
PIERRE, SD – The Department of Labor and Regulation Rapid City Job Service is hosting a “Hire the Hills” hiring event on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from Noon to 2:30 p.m. […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With World Teachers’ Day around the corner and teachers making an average of 5% less per year than they did 10 years ago after adjusting for inflation, the […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University (BHSU) has been awarded a $997,522 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy for research in high energy physics, specifically the direct detection […]
The Colorado company that aims to build a $1 billion sustainable aviation fuel plant near Lake Preston in South Dakota has announced a $210 million deal to buy a North […]
UNDATED – gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.08/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. […]
With the cost of living having increased significantly over the past few years, proper budgeting is more essential now than ever. In light of this, WalletHub today released its report […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health is implementing a new electronic visitor management system at Rapid City Hospital on Aug. 21 to improve visitor access, safety, and patient care. The […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis saw a nice increase in their sales tax numbers in June, according to City Finance Officer Adam Hosch. However, numbers were lower in the Triple B […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking just 43rd for gender equality worldwide, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Black Hills Energy plans to build a new power generation plant in Rapid City for a cost between $250 million and $270 million, according to a […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.27/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South […]
UNDATED – The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Community Colleges, along with its ranking of the States With the Best & Worst Community […]
PIERRE, SD – South Dakota Health Link is the state’s health information exchange which is working to strengthen its partnership with Health Catalyst, Inc., a top provider of data and […]
SPEARFISH, SD – Spearfish will have a new City Administrator in September. The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the employment contract of Bobby Falcon, who currently serves as city administrator […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Gas Monkey Garage, the iconic automotive brand founded by entrepreneur and media personality Richard Rawlings, puts down roots in Sturgis with a new bar n’ grill – […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Finance Officer Adam Hosch provided the city council the latest sales tax update at their meeting Monday night. He says sales in the month of May […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With the average American spending nearly $13,500 per year on health care, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States With the Best & Worst […]
SUMMERSET, S.D. – With a crowd of more than 100 community leaders and citizens looking on, groundbreaking ceremonies were held July 23, for a new housing community to be built […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In an email sent out to their rewards members and later confirmed by the store itself, Big Lots! in Rapid City will be closing. The Rapid […]
UNDATED – With Americans projected to increase their collective credit card debt by $120 billion this year, and the grand total at nearly $1.3 trillion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Best & Worst […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Spearfish Sportsplex at Sky Ridge is now known as Keating Resources Sportsplex. “We are thrilled to make this announcement,” Spearfish Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Ehnes […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health will expand its pain management services with the addition of the West River Anesthesiology Consultants. to better serve the needs of patients in the […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad (RCPE) today announced that it has made donations to the South Dakota Ag Foundation and the South Dakota State Railroad […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In the first half of 2024, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) achieved a new milestone with 175,953 passengers boarding flights, marking a remarkable 20.3% increase from the […]
UNDATED – With 45 million American households renting their home, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst Places to Rent, as well as expert […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. announced today that construction of an 88-megawatt simple cycle combustion turbine is complete, and the electric generating unit is ready to provide power to […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
MURDO, S.D. – A Murdo restaurant and it’s Big Al Burger is a finalist for the best hamburger in South Dakota. The Big Al Burger from the Circle E Drive-in […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
STURGIS, S.D. – A new auto detailing shop is open in Sturgis. The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce helped the business cut the ribbon last week for Bulldog Auto Detailing […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Travel South Dakota’s Tourism Advertising Promotion (TAP) Grant program has awarded a total of $163,110 to assist South Dakota’s tourism industry and increase visitation to tourism-related events. […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Lodge at Deadwood became a Founding Sponsor by generously supporting the sponsorship of a Softball Field at the Spearfish Sportsplex at Sky Ridge. “Sponsorship of the […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With Father’s Day approaching and around 94.1% of married dads working compared to 72.7% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on Best & […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.20/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Finance Officer Adam Hosch says the March 20-24 sales tax collection was 6-percent lower than at the same time last year. He delivered the report to […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the top 20 in the world. To determine America’s top economic […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With summer approaching and many employers eager to hire due to labor shortages, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best Places for Summer Jobs, […]
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Childcare shortages persist as a pressing challenge for many families across South Dakota. Recognizing the need for proactive solutions, a coalition of organizations is working together to […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the real estate assets of two South Dakota casinos and one Nevada casino for $105 million. The properties are […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.20/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
DEADWOOD, S.D. – George Milos, a longtime resident of Deadwood, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Deadwood Gaming Association (DGA) and Business Improvement District 8. The […]
UNDATED – With May being Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Military Retirees in […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – It’s called a Scam Survival Toolkit, and it’s designed to help people gain peace of mind and recover after being victimized. Jesse Schmidt of the Better […]
UNDATED – Local South Dakota brand Nerdy Nuts was just recognized as Best in Show in the Most Innovative New Product Awards at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.24/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
CUSTER, S.D. – Black Hills Balloons, a local hot air balloon flight company, is celebrating forty years of business. In recognition of their anniversary, the company will host giveaways and […]
Travis William Swan was born September 22, 1982 in Belle Fourche. He was the son of Ron and […]