Buche Foods is more than just a grocery store—it’s a brand deeply rooted in family values and a commitment to the community. The company’s legacy of giving back began many years ago, when RF Buche, as a young child, witnessed a pivotal moment in his father’s grocery store. He saw a neighbor struggling to pay for her groceries, and his father quietly stepped in to cover the balance. This moment taught RF Buche an invaluable lesson: “When you’re in this business, it’s our moral obligation to make sure no family goes hungry. That’s what we do.”
The Mitchell City Council has approved an agreement with Mitchell Area Housing Inc. (MAHI) for street improvements at the Ridgeview on Foster development, at no cost to the city. MAHI will handle road grading, paving, and sewer installation prior to residents moving in. Additionally, the company will reimburse the city nearly $200,000 for upgrading a sewage lift station.
A Sioux Falls family is displaced following a house fire on Sunday morning in the central part of the city. The fire occurred in the 1100 block of North Main Avenue, where heavy flames were visible from the front of the house when first responders arrived.
New spring weight restrictions are now in effect across South Dakota’s roadways, from March 10th to 14th, as part of efforts to protect infrastructure. The South Dakota Department of Transportation and local agencies have implemented these restrictions to prevent damage caused by thawing and melting snow, which softens roadbeds and makes them more vulnerable to wear. A map of the updated restrictions is available on the South Dakota Truck Info website at SD-Truck-Info.sd.gov.
The South Dakota Legislature is nearing the end of its historic 100th legislative session, with today marking the 35th working day of the 38-day session. Monday was the final day for bills and joint resolutions to pass both chambers, as well as the last chance for lawmakers to invoke the “smoke out” rule, forcing committees to release stalled bills.
The annual Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls delivers a significant economic boost, attracting an estimated 65,000 attendees and generating around $10 million in local revenue. Over the course of its five-day basketball competition, the event drives spending across local retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and gas stations, according to the Sioux Falls Sports Authority.
Carbon Capture Pipeline Opposition Celebrates Key Victory as Governor Signs Bill Removing Eminent Domain, But Caution Remains Amid Ongoing Battle
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping of a seven-month-old from Sioux Falls. Chosen Butler was found with Betty Cross in Detroit, where she, and Taylor Edwards were taken into custody.
State lawmakers are hoping for the Governor’s signature on a bill aimed at easing the state’s childcare crisis. House Minority Leader Erin Healy sponsored the bill, which would make childcare workers eligible for childcare assistance payments.
Opponents of the carbon capture pipeline are celebrating with caution after Governor Rhoden signed a bill removing eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. The fight over this issue has been ongoing for nearly four years, and Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach says it all began with one simple question.