Annual Report Card of School Performance Shows Growth in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) released its 2023-24 Report Card today. The report showed academic growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The statewide attendance rate also increased from 86 percent to 87 percent.
National Weather Service Predicts Above-Average Snowfall For MN
(St. Paul, MN) — The National Weather Service is predicting a fairly normal Minnesota winter. The agency released its winter forecast yesterday and said much of the state should experience wetter-than-average conditions. Some parts of Minnesota will
Opening Statements Given In Adam Fravel’s Trial
(Mankato, MN) — Defense attorneys claim investigators looking into Madeline Kingsbury’s death ignored other suspects to focus solely on Adam Fravel. Attorneys presented their opening arguments in Fravel’s murder trial yesterday in Mankato. Prosecutors accused Fravel of
Craft Beer Sector Experiencing A Decline In Sales
(Fargo, ND) — The craft beer industry is seeing a downward trend for a second year in a row. Craft beer saw no growth in 2023 for the first time ever – not including the pandemic –
Signals at Crazy Horse Memorial and Oreville Junction Scheduled to be Set for Flashing Operation
CUSTER, S.D. – Beginning Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, the traffic signals at Crazy Horse Memorial and U.S. Highway 16/S.D. Highway 244 at Oreville Junction will be set to a flashing yellow/red operation mode. The signals will operate
Out-Of-State Pheasant Hunters Arrive For Weekend Opener
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Hunters are pouring in from across the country for South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season opener this weekend. Sioux Falls Regional Airport has seen an uptick in visitors over the week. The influx this
NOAA Winter Weather Outlook For SD
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakotans now have a better idea of what to expect from the weather this winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its winter outlook report for the upcoming season. Temperatures are
Extreme Fire Danger Threatens Weekend
(Pierre, SD) — Officials are warning of extreme fire danger this weekend as pheasant hunters spend time outdoors. There was a Red Flag Warning yesterday that spanned nearly state-wide. Dry conditions and gusty winds are expected to
SD Vets Speak Out Against Amendment H Ads
(Pierre, SD) — The campaign battle over Amendment H on this year’s South Dakota General Election ballot is escalating. It’s the measure that would establish open primary elections, prompting attention in political ads being seen ahead of
State Aid For Brandon Housing Development
(Brandon, SD) — More state aid is going towards housing developments. Yesterday, the South Dakota Housing Development Authority approved its latest package of state and federal grants and a low-interest state loan. The funds are set to