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UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota’s unemployment rate stayed at 1.9 percent in January, well below the national average of 4.1 percent, according to a report released Friday by the […]
BUCKHOLTS, TX (AP) — On rural Texas farmland, beneath hundreds of rows of solar panels, a troop of stocky sheep rummage through pasture, casually bumping into one another as they […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foreign ownership of U.S. ag land and businesses has long been a hot-button issue in parts of farm and ranch country. Two U.S. Senators, one from South […]
ATLANTA, GA – Delta Air Lines slashed its first-quarter earnings and revenue outlook Monday, saying that a recent decline in consumer and corporate confidence amid growing uncertainty over the economy […]
UNDATED – With the tax filing deadline drawing near but some states receiving far more in federal aid than they pay in taxes, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Sales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be “meaningful pressure” […]
With Tax Day looming and 91% of Americans thinking filing taxes should be free, WalletHub today released its 2025 Taxpayer Survey, as well as its yearly report on the States […]
UNDATED – With March being Women’s History Month and women still lagging behind men when it comes to earnings and executive positions in businesses, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
SPEARFISH, SD – Following City Council approval Tuesday, construction of workforce housing lots will soon be completed to the end of Aurora Avenue, as well as on Sky Ridge Avenue […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced (Feb. 21, 2025) that it will uphold the current April 28, 2025, implementation date for use of E15 and E10 in eight states, […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – February 24, 2025 – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 14808 Fox Trail in Box Elder is now open to provide the community with […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City will soon be home to a Barnes & Noble store. The company says the 22,000 square foot store will be located at 1617 Eglin […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in introducing commonsense legislation to ease burdens and […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide […]
UNDATED – Americans owe nearly $2.9 trillion in auto loans and credit card debt alone. In light of this, WalletHub has released an updated report revealing the States Where Consumers […]
Beginning Farmer Bonds, Dakota Protein Solutions approved for funding by Governor’s Office of Economic Development PIERRE, S.D. — More than two dozen jobs and $26.6 million in capital expenditures are […]
Spearfish, S.D., (Feb. 6, 2025) – Monument Health has donated a state-of-the-art Therm-X compression and cryotherapy unit to the Black Hills State University (BHSU) Athletic Training department, further strengthening its commitment […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices […]
STURGIS, S.D. – The City of Sturgis reports their 2024 sales tax numbers were up slightly over 2023. Sales tax figures for the City of Sturgis show that taxes collected […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South […]
UNDATED – With retirees facing the pressures of inflation while often being on a fixed budget, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With around 1 in 5 new businesses failing within the first year and inflation making things even more difficult, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Cheyenne Crossing near Lead has been selected as the South Dakota Retailers Association’s Restaurant of the Year. Presented annually, the award recognizes a restaurant with a reputation […]
UNDATED – With the rate of credit card delinquency increasing in all 50 states over the past year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its updated report on the States […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) set a new record for passenger enplanements in 2024, with 427,325 passengers boarding flights. This number exceeds the previous record […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South […]
UNDATED – With the cost of raising a child to age 18 reaching well over $300,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States […]
Land owner’s group accuses Summit Carbon Solutions of intimidation, bullying, and underhanded tactics The company proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline has formally requested that a South Dakota regulator recuse herself from the […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – MDU Resources Group Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Travis Jacobson to vice president of regulatory affairs, effective January 13, 2025. Jacobson brings a wealth […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans, according to a final […]
UNDATED – With financial improvement being a popular New Year’s resolution and credit scores having fallen in all 50 states over the past year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – MDU Resources Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointments of Tammy Nygard as controller and Brent Miller as treasurer, both effective January 13, 2025. These appointments […]
A new study found that South Dakota ranked 1st among the most affordable states for child care in America, in 2025. The study by Birth Injury Lawyers Group analyzed 2022 […]
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
PIERRE, SD – January is National Mentoring Month, and the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is celebrating the month aimed at expanding mentoring opportunities to connect more individuals with […]
Rapid City, SD (January 4, 20254) – Get ready to network, celebrate, and kick off the new year at the Elevate Q1 Winter Mixer! Join fellow business leaders and community members […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses, including farms, to file Beneficial Ownership Information, the same court […]
Average gasoline prices in South Dakota are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South Dakota are […]
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 […]
Shirley E. Tennyson, age 99, of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the […]