Jamie Smith Joins Sioux Falls Mayoral Race
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Democratic Senator Jamie Smith is entering his name in the hat for mayor of Sioux Falls. Smith, who was previously a candidate for governor, plans to kick off his campaign this Saturday at
Two SD Cities Among Best For Summer Jobs
(Undated) — Two cities in the state are among the best for summer jobs in the U.S. WalletHub compared the relative strength of more than 180 markets in the U.S. across 21 key indicators of employment outlook,
Sioux Falls Driver License Exam Station Moving
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls residents will soon be going to a different location to take their driver’s license exams. The current location at 2501 West Russel Street is closing next Thursday. The new exam station
Rapid City Plants Thousands of Flowers
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Parks and Recreation has begun planting 21-thousand flowers around town. KOTA reports crews began planting the flowers under sunny skies yesterday in Halley Park. The assortment of Marigolds, Zinnias, Snapdragons and
Red River Valley Community Action Closes Grand Forks Food Pantry
(Grand Forks, ND) — A Grand Forks food pantry is permanently closing. Red River Valley Community Action closed its Grand Forks food pantry due to financial struggles. The agency’s board members decided to sell the property after
ND Organizations Offer Updated Home Buying Programs
(Bismarck, ND) — Financial assistance programs are available for some North Dakotans who want to buy a home. The state’s Industrial Commission increased eligibility limits for programs that help with home purchases. Maximum income limits now range
Fargo Marathon To Cause Multiple Road Closures
(Fargo, ND) — Commuting throughout Fargo might be difficult tomorrow. City officials say the Fargo Marathon will cause several main road closures from early morning to mid-afternoon. Smaller neighborhood roads will also be affected, with residents and
Additional Measles Cases Confirmed Between Grand Forks, Burke Counties
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota’s confirmed measles cases are on the rise. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services confirmed four more cases in Grand Forks County and one case in Burke County. As of
Americans Warned About Canadian Wildfire Smoke
(Bismarck, ND) — Officials across a large swath of the country are warning about smoke due to wildfires in Canada. Parts of Canada are under a state of emergency due to raging wildfires, and the smoke is
SD DOC Breaks Up Drug Smuggling Ring In Prisons
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has busted a ring of drug smuggling coming into state prison facilities through an internal investigation. Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko announced the preliminary results of that