Holiday wreaths are a seasonal favorite, and crafting one at home is easier than many people think. With a few basic materials and simple steps, anyone can build a custom wreath for the holidays.

South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says methamphetamine remains the state’s most pressing drug problem as federal prosecutors intensify efforts to dismantle cartels and criminal networks tied to the drug trade.

Small Business Saturday returns this weekend, offering shoppers a chance to support locally owned businesses during the holiday shopping rush. The national initiative has generated more than $200 billion in small-business spending since 2010.

Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up program has exceeded $250,000 in community impact with its latest round of grants, supporting local schools, emergency services and nonprofits across the region.

A 43-year-old man from Fort Thompson has been sentenced to time served and five years of supervised release after admitting he failed to register as a sex offender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Community leaders in Corsica are urgently working to preserve senior care services after Sanford Health announced it will close the town’s Good Samaritan Society nursing home on Nov. 30. The closure affects 43 residents and 68 employees in Douglas County’s only remaining long-term care facility.

A new regional survey shows nearly one-third of small community bankers believe their local economy is already in recession, driven largely by low grain prices and rising costs for farmers. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the number of producers facing negative cash flow is climbing.

Construction input costs climbed in September, with aluminum, steel, concrete products and diesel showing notable year-over-year increases. The Associated General Contractors of America says the rising costs are pressuring contractors as private-sector demand remains uneven.