The Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Sioux Falls is reaching a costly stage for homeowners. City officials estimate more than 65,000 ash trees on private property will need to be removed as they become dangerously brittle and unsafe. The city has authority to take down hazardous trees and bill homeowners, with removal costs ranging from several thousand up to $10,000 per tree.
Emily’s Hope, a South Dakota nonprofit, is expanding its K–8 substance use prevention curriculum to schools nationwide for the 2025–26 school year. The evidence-based program now includes middle school lessons on peer pressure, brain development, social media safety, and naloxone awareness.
South Dakota Soybean Processors celebrated the grand opening of High Plains Processing near Mitchell, the largest ag project in state history.
MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University announces the appointment of three members to its […]
This week in DC: advancing the NDAA, racing to fund the government by Sept. 30, and confronting Senate Democrats’ obstruction of Trump’s nominees.
A gas leak at High Plains Processing in Mitchell prompted a fire crew response Sunday after a mower struck a gas line. No injuries were reported.
South Dakota lawmakers will debate a $650M Sioux Falls prison plan Sept. 23. Some oppose costs and Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko’s leadership.
A small plane crashed after takeoff at Brookings Regional Airport, injuring three. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the Beechcraft accident.
