Black Hills Corp., NorthWestern Energy Announce Merger
(Rapid City, SD) — Black Hills Corporation and NorthWestern Energy have announced a merger between the companies. Through its merger, the companies hope to deliver enhanced financial stability, operational efficiency and long-term value for employees, customers and
Buche Foods CEO Hopes To Help Families Affected By SNAP Cuts
(Wagner, SD) — The President and CEO of Buche [ boo-ee ] Foods wants to help families losing SNAP benefits on Saturday. Through the company’s initiative to help families in need, RF Buche told KELOLAND that the
Sixteen Counties To Hold Sobriety Checkpoint Next Month
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sixteen counties will be holding sobriety checkpoints next month. The South Dakota Highway Patrol announced on Tuesday that its troopers and local law enforcement will be conducting checks in hopes of encouraging drivers
Enrollment Growing at State’s Technical Colleges
(Rapid City, SD) — Enrollment is increasing at South Dakota’s technical colleges. The four schools report a total enrollment of more than 77-hundred students. That’s up five percent from last year. The growth was consistent across all
2 State Agencies Join State’s Blood Drive Effort
(Rapid City, SD) — Two state agencies are joining forces to help with South Dakota’s blood supply. KOTA reports the South Dakota Highway Patrol and South Dakota Wildland Fire will host the “Pistols and Pulaskis Blood Drive”
State Says No SNAP Benefits for November if Shutdown Continues
(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakotans won’t get any help from the state if they lose SNAP benefits on November 1st. The state’s Department of Social Services tells KELOLAND News that if the federal government shutdown continues