South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials say late fall is a critical time to check docks and boat lifts for zebra mussels, with new detections confirmed at Sheridan Reservoir. The discovery marks the second zebra mussel–positive waterbody in western South Dakota.
Sioux Falls City Council members have set the process for filling an upcoming vacancy created by Councilor Sarah Cole’s move out of the city. Nominations are due Dec. 5, with the appointment scheduled for Dec. 9.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging consumers to stay vigilant as text message scams continue to rise ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 16–22. Jackley warns that scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using fake delivery notifications, bank alerts, government impersonations, prize claims, and even “wrong number” texts to trick people into clicking malicious links or sharing personal information.
South Dakota’s Marcus and Jackie Isakson have been honored as this year’s Angels in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute for their extraordinary commitment to fostering and adoption.
In observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, there will be no garbage or recycling collection. Wednesday and Thursday’s pickups will both occur on Wednesday, November 27, while Friday’s collection will run as normal. The Regional Landfill will be closed on Thursday. Schedules may change due to weather. Questions? Call 995-8465.
The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development and related boards have approved more than $176 million in projects statewide, supporting growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and small business while creating 175 new full-time jobs.
Sturgis and Deadwood police joined forces in a major drug and firearm bust, seizing marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, THC products, and multiple firearms. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
School officials in South Dakota are raising alarms over proposed property tax reforms that could cut crucial school funding. Of 19 recommendations under consideration, six directly threaten resources for local schools, leaving districts like Sioux Falls preparing for potential budget shortfalls.
