Women Farmers in the Spotlight in 2026
The United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, aiming to spotlight the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness. The American Farm Bureau Federation and 15 other U.S. members of an
3 AG Core Bills Introduced
(Pierre, SD) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says his legislative bill package contains three core issues for 2026. They address controlled substances in the state penitentiary, protection of youth from illegal substances and Artificial Intelligence-generated pornographic images.
Over $189M Federal Funding For Rural Healthcare
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Governor Rhoden says over 189-million dollars in federal funding is approved to support rural healthcare systems in 2026. It’s part of a five-year Rural Health Transformation program. Rhoden says the money will be
AI Education Session Offered By Labor Department
(Pierre, SD) — State labor officials are hosting an AI education session next Thursday via Microsoft Teams. It’s part of the Workforce Knowledge Series. The 45-minutes meeting will demonstrate ways to use AI in operational efficiency, staffing
BLS: SD Lowest Unemployment Rate In Nation
(Undated) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics show South Dakota’s unemployment rate is the lowest in the nation at one-point-eight percent. Washington D.C. is the highest at five-point-nine percent. Since the rates lag the economy by about
Canton Votes Yes To Replace Vacant Police Officer Position
(Canton, SD) — The Canton police department will now be fully staffed thanks to a majority vote by the commission last week. The police officer position has been vacant for a month and other officers had to