Custer State Park officials announced the first bison calf of the season, marking a spring milestone alongside recent wildlife births in the park.

The South Dakota Department of Health reports two additional flu-related deaths, along with rising hospitalizations and case numbers statewide.

Alexandra “Alex” Scott turned a simple lemonade stand into a nationwide movement to fight childhood cancer. Her idea lives on through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which funds research and supports families. Today, efforts like the Lemon Head Challenge—where participants bite into a lemon, share the moment, and donate—carry forward her mission, proving even small acts can make a big impact.

Health leaders have introduced a five-year strategy to reduce infant mortality and improve postpartum care, focusing on safe sleep education and better access to services for families.

A variance request for Lake Mitchell Dam has gained support from state regulators, potentially allowing long-delayed lake and watershed improvement efforts to move forward.

Prairie Valley Farms Charolais will hold its final bull sale this April in Platte, marking the end of a four-generation family operation.

Dakota Wesleyan University will welcome educator Brendan Murphy for the annual Stark Lecture on April 9, featuring discussions on faith, antisemitism and Holocaust education.

The City of Mitchell is seeking a state variance after a new dam study found Lake Mitchell cannot meet required flood standards, potentially impacting the long-anticipated dredging project.