Business

PIERRE, S.D. – On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2023 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program. This program is designed to improve access to health care services by assisting underserved communities with the recruitment and retention of care providers. “This is an important step to […]

SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University is promoting a new way to get around campus and explore Spearfish thanks to a new bike rental service located in front of the Donald E. Young Center. Students, staff, faculty, and community members can rent bicycles through the company Black Hills Bike Share, an automated bike rental […]

SPEARFISH, SD — Black Hills State University is announcing its involvement in the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), a coalition of more than 360 institutions of higher education that have voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around student financial aid offers. Together, these institutions serve […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South Dakota are 11.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.0 cents per gallon higher than a year […]

DEADWOOD, S.D. – According to statistics released today by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming, Deadwood’s overall gaming revenues were up 0.97 percent over August of 2022, with slot machine handle increasing by 0.80 percent, when compared to August of 2022. The table game handle increased by 1.14 percent when compared to 2022 August’s table […]

UNDATED – With federal student loan interest having resumed on September 1 and payments required again starting in October, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Most Impacted by Student Loan Payments Moratorium Ending, as well as expert commentary. Accompanying this study, WalletHub also released the results of its 2023 Student […]

UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South Dakota are 14.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 26.1 cents per gallon higher than a year […]

UNDATED – With World Teachers’ Day around the corner but teachers making an average of $3,644 less per year than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, as well as expert commentary. In order to help educators […]

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Economic Development took action at this month’s meeting. The Greater Huron Development Corporation was approved for a $401,085 Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) grant. Funding will be used for construction of a rail siding project, providing rail opportunities for several area […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald’s is planning to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032. McDonald’s USA says the goal of is to create consistency for customers and crew members across the chain’s offerings — from in-person dining to online delivery and drive-thru options. The company […]