Rounds Requests Tribal Law Enforcement Training Center in South Dakota
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior requesting a meeting to discuss options for law enforcement training in South Dakota. Currently, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) requires
Financial Literacy Varies Greatly From State To State; South Dakota Near Bottom
(New York, NY) — Minnesota is the most financially literate state, with financial education baked into the K-12 curriculum, but where do the rest of the states rank in terms of financial literacy. WalletHub analyzed financial-education programs
Airbnb Generates $130M In Income And Tax Revenue
(Pierre, SD) — Airbnb says their properties in South Dakota had an economic impact of 130-million dollars in 2023. The vacation rental company says it supported 18-hundred jobs in the state last year. Total tax revenue was
Governor’s “Freedom Works Here” Ad Wins National Award
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Noem is gaining national attention for her “Freedom Works Here” ad campaign. The governor’s “Bright Side” ad was recognized as the “Best TV Ad” at the 2024 Reed Awards. Noem touts “Freedom Works
Jury Selection Underway In Minot Murder Trial
(Minot, ND) — Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Minot man charged with murder. Kamauri Kennedy is accused of killing Dominique Kelley in June 2021. Her body was found in a burning vehicle in
State Audit Critical Of Some BPS Procedures
(Bismarck, ND) — A state audit of the Bismarck Public Schools has found some concerns with the district’s procedures. The audit released yesterday was initiated by a citizen petition and reviewed a period from July 2022 to
Students Get Chance to Send Art to Washington
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now
Structure Improvement Projects Scheduled on Interstate 29 Near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Monday, April 8, 2024, a structure improvement project is scheduled to begin on three separate structures on Interstate 29 in the Sioux Falls area. The project locations are exit 94 (Baltic), the
Rep. Corey Mock Will Not Seek Democratic-NPL Nomination for Re-Election in District 18
GRAND FORKS – After nearly 16 years of dedicated service in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, Representative Corey Mock has announced that he will not seek the Democratic-NPL nomination for re-election in District 18. During his near-generation-long tenure
CHS, Growmark Collaboration Talks Conclude Without Pursuing Any New Opportunities
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (DTN) — CHS and Growmark won’t pursue new collaborations after undergoing formal discussions into a potential merger or other joint business ventures in early 2024. CHS and Growmark announced the discussions in January to