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12 months ago

Operation Round-Up® Awards $12,800 to Community Projects

Small change is making a big impact through Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up® program, which recently awarded $12,800 in community grants. The funding supports local projects that strengthen and enrich area communities.

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Government

12 months ago

BREAKING NEWS: Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken has announced that he will step down after second term

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced he will not seek a third term, confirming plans to step down at the end of his current term in 2026. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with 78% of the vote, TenHaken has served two terms leading South Dakota’s largest city. He shared details about his decision and future plans on his personal website, marking a significant shift in Sioux Falls’ political landscape. The mayor’s early announcement gives potential candidates time to prepare for the upcoming 2026 election.

Government

12 months ago

Lincoln County Tops List for New State Prison; Mitchell Site Ranks Fourth

A new site analysis ranks Lincoln County as the top location for South Dakota’s proposed men’s prison, according to a report by Arrington Watkins Architects.

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Government

12 months ago

First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in South Dakota

South Dakota has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, involving an adult in Meade County who tested positive after returning from international travel. The individual visited urgent care centers in Rapid City and Sturgis on May 28 and 29, prompting a public health alert.

Government

12 months ago

South Dakota Loses Millions In Federal COVID Relief Funding

South Dakota is facing a $23 million loss in federal funding, largely from expiring COVID-19 relief programs, according to the Bureau of Finance Management.

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Lifestyle

12 months ago

Black Hills Energy Announces Summer Power Shut Offs To Prevent Wildfires

Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.

Weather

12 months ago

Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert Across South Dakota

Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.