South Dakota will forfeit nearly $10 million in FEMA funding after Governor Kristi Noem withdrew the state from the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, calling it “wasteful” and “ineffective.” The program was designed to help local communities strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future disasters.
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South Dakota has improved its national standing in average teacher pay, moving up from 49th to 46th place, according to the National Education Association’s 2023–24 report.
Governor Rhoden has officially proclaimed May as “Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month” in South Dakota, encouraging residents to celebrate the state’s rich heritage and cultural legacy
Opponents of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline scored another win as the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted 2-1 to deny the company’s request to delay its application.
“South Dakota is joining a major USDA Forest Service hiring initiative aimed at bolstering wildfire preparedness in the Rocky Mountain Region. The agency plans to hire approximately 1,100 permanent firefighters and support staff, including forestry technician roles for wildland fire management in the Black Hills.
South Dakota now leads the nation in industrial hemp processing and fiber production, with significant growth reported in 2024. According to the USDA, farmers planted 3,900 acres and harvested 13.6 million pounds of hemp, primarily for fiber use.
Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation is celebrating Earth Day with a special event, Unite for Earth, happening today at Great Bear Recreation Park. Starting at 6 p.m., this free, family-friendly event will feature outdoor activities, local vendors, and a nature-themed scavenger hunt along the park’s scenic trails
South Dakota is honoring the legacy of generational agriculture through its Century Farm and Ranch Program, announced by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with the South Dakota Farm Bureau.
A fast-moving grass fire erupted northeast of Mitchell Regional Airport on Wednesday, drawing a multi-departmental response from Mitchell, Ethan, and Letcher fire crews. Driven by high winds and warm weather, the blaze spanned nearly a mile and scorched multiple fields before being contained with the help of a local farmer creating firebreaks.