USDA to Provide $7 Million for Advanced Biofuel Production

USDA announced Friday that it is making $7 million available nationwide to advanced biofuel producers through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said. The funding, authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill, will
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden kicked off his 2026 campaign

RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden kicked off his 2026 campaign with a meet-and-greet at the Loud American in Sturgis Monday night. Rhoden called the turnout overwhelming, noting that Sturgis is his hometown and
Rapid City Man Gets Life In Prison

(Rapid City, SD) — A Rapid City man receives his sentence for distributing a drug that resulted in a death. Anthony Sorenson will serve life in prison after being found guilty at trial. Sorenson claims he is
South Dakota To Receive Funding For Flood Recovery Efforts

(North Sioux City, SD) — North Sioux City is set to get a big boost to help recovery efforts from devastating floods back in June of 2024. South Dakota is positioned to receive over 15 million dollars
Thanksgiving Travel Ramps Up For 247K South Dakotans

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Triple-A expects 247-thousand South Dakotans to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. More than 90 percent of them will be driving to their destination. A Triple-A spokesperson suggests drivers check that their car battery
CA Man Gets 33-Year Sentence for Sioux Falls Meth Trafficking

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Southern California man is facing decades behind bars for meth trafficking in Sioux Falls. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday Darrel Devorce was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison. The 56-year-old
Senate Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, clearing a major hurdle toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in school meal programs. The bill now heads to the