Man Charged With Murder After Brother’s Remains Found On Spirit Lake Reservation

(Spirit Lake Reservation, ND) — A 26-year-old man facing a second-degree murder charge after his brother’s remains were discovered behind their father’s home on the Spirit Lake Reservation. According to the criminal complaint filed Monday, D’Angelo Hunt
Trial For Former Massage Therapist Starts Today

(Sioux Falls, SD) — The trial of a former massage therapist accused of inappropriately touching some of his clients begins in Minnehaha County. Keloland reports Kurt Smit is charged with two counts of sexual contact. Four women
Thousands Of South Dakotan Households Getting Their SNAP Benefits Soon

(Pierre, SD) — SNAP benefits are being restored to thousands of South Dakotan households soon. The state’s Department of Social Services announced Monday it’s working to load SNAP benefits into eligible households’ electronic accounts. DSS says that,
Hughes Co. Man Charged With Boating While Intoxicated

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Hughes County man is charged with boating while intoxicated after another man fell off a boat and drowned in the Missouri River. Officials say William Bradford, who was allegedly driving the boat,
Sanford Medical Center Coming to Rapid City

(Rapid City, SD ) — There’s a new hospital coming to Rapid City. Sanford Health announced it will use a 300-million-dollar gift from its namesake philanthropist Denny Sanford to build a new medical center. Construction on the
South Dakota Army National Guard Deploying Troops To Germany

(Mitchell, SD) — More than 130 South Dakota Army National Guard troops are headed to Germany. Officials say the 665th Support Maintenance Company based in Mitchell is deploying to Grafenwöhr Training Area. The commander of the company
Gov. Rhoden To Run for Reelection

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Governor Rhoden says he’s running for re-election. When asked in an interview with KELOLAND if he was running to stay governor in 2026, Rhoden responded, “that’s right.” He added he’s the best qualified
Indicators Suggest Softening Farm Economy

Sub-breakeven commodity prices and the consequent financial stress on crop producers have fueled worries over the financial health of agriculture. A quarterly report created by the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Center at the University of Missouri,
Growth Energy Urges CARB to Ensure California Drivers Get Access to E15 Savings

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today regarding the agency’s ongoing effort to finalize regulations that will ultimately govern the sale of E15, a more