A state climatologist is cautiously optimistic about South Dakota’s drought conditions as summer approaches. Laura Edwards, with SDSU Extension, highlighted that recent rain and snow have come at a crucial time, allowing the soil to absorb moisture and retain it as the snow melts.
A county official is providing further clarity on Governor Rhoden’s homeowner tax relief proposal. In March, Governor Rhoden signed Senate Bill 216, which imposes a three-percent cap on the increase of owner-occupied property assessments through 2030.
Governor Rhoden continued his “Open for Opportunity” tour on Thursday, visiting Sioux Falls to engage with POET Biofuels, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
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A local developer, Justin Thiesse, is facing challenges in building a $20 million senior living facility north of Lake Mitchell due to a lack of financial support from the Mitchell Area Development Corporation (MADC). Thiesse needs sewer infrastructure to move forward with the project, which is set to include a senior living center, apartments, a gas station, and other amenities, creating around 50 new jobs in Mitchell.
Behavioral health initiatives have suffered a multi-million dollar blow in South Dakota this week.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in the I-90/S.D. Highway 38 Corridor Study. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7th, at 6 p.m. at West Central High School in Hartford.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating two separate, but related, officer involved shootings with the same suspect that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls.
Project Prison Reset, a newly-formed task force in South Dakota, will hold its first two meetings this week to discuss the state’s prison needs.