Former South Dakota State Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty
(Minnehaha County, SD) — Former South Dakota State Police Chief Tim Heaton is pleading guilty to animal cruelty. Heaton was originally charged with five counts but pleaded guilty to just one as part of his agreement. Upon
Bill To Speed Up Tribal Mortgage Approvals Heads To President
(Washington, DC) — A bill pushed by the South Dakota congressional delegation is heading to President Trump. The Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act aims to streamline mortgage approvals for residential and commercial properties on Tribal land. Rep.
Rapid City Experiences Warmest Winter On Record
(Rapid City, SD) — Temperatures in Rapid City this winter were the warmest on record since the late 1800s. The average temperature in Rapid City was 34-point-seven degrees this winter, two degrees warmer than the previous record
Sioux Falls Planning Commission Advances Smithfield TIF
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Smithfield TIF is heading to City Council after passing through the Planning Commission Wednesday. Community members voiced their concerns about an expected increase in traffic in the area. They were particularly concerned
Ellsworth Air Force Base Involved In Strikes On Iran
(Rapid City, SD) — U.S. Central Command says B1 bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base were involved in attacks on Iran. Fox News reports that the B1s flew nonstop for 34 hours out of the Ellsworth base
Barricaded Suspect Arrested After SWAT Response In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A barricaded suspect is in custody after an hours-long standoff on Wednesday. It happened at an apartment near 26th Street and South Melanie Lane. Police closed 26th Street between South Judy Avenue and
Abortion Pill Ban Advances In Legislature
(Pierre, SD) — Legislation to prohibit abortion pills is advancing to the Senate floor. The bill advanced out of the Senate State Affairs Committee by an eight-to-one vote and is now one step closer to becoming South
South Dakota Lawmakers Face Data Centers, Marriage Age, Cell Phones on Day 33
PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers enter Day 33 of the legislative session with several high-profile issues up for debate, including data centers, cell phone restrictions in schools, marriage age, and gender definitions in state law. The Senate
More than 70% of U.S. Soy Exports SSAP-Verified in 2025
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) today announced the release of the third U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) annual report outlining sustainability progress and successes in U.S. soybean production. The SSAP serves as
USGBC Members Spotlight Maritime Shipping Opportunities in Panama
In February, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council conducted a maritime fuels mission in Panama, bringing together a delegation of ethanol industry leaders and Council members to explore new export and market development opportunities. The visit focused