Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show To Start In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show starts Thursday at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors were moving in to the arena on Wednesday. The event has three main components: boats,
South Dakota Department Of Health Reports 3 New Flu Deaths
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Health says three more people have died from the flu. It brings the 2025-2026 season death total up to 23 in the state. The department is also reporting
Babybel Cheese Factory Breaks Ground On $200M Expansion
(Brookings, SD) — Bel Groupe is starting construction on a 200-million dollar expansion project in Brookings. The group is known for producing their famous red, wax-wrapped Babybel cheese snacks. The expansion project of the Brookings facility is
Senate Sends Property-Tax Relief Bill To Gov. Rhoden
(Rapid City, SD) — The South Dakota Senate is passing a provide property tax relief bill to the governor. The bill passed 20-to-13 in the state Senate on Wednesday and creates a property tax reduction fund in
Sturgis Man Sentenced For Enticing Minor
(Sturgis, SD) — A Sturgis man is facing 10 years in prison for sexually enticing a minor online. Bryson Priest was sentenced on March 9th after pleading guilty to charges last fall. Priest is accused of engaging
Bill To Cap Gaming Revenue In Deadwood Could Distribute Wealth
(Deadwood, SD) — A bill in the state Senate would cap gaming revenue and distribute the money to other entities. A historic preservation officer with the city of Deadwood says the bill would allow the city to
Rhoden Trails In 3rd In Latest Poll Of Governor
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden is trailing two other candidates in the Republican race for Governor. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson leads the latest Emerson College/Keloland Poll with 28-percent of votes and Toby Doeden is
South Dakota Legislature Reaches Final Day of Regular Session Thursday
PIERRE — South Dakota lawmakers meet for the final day of the regular legislative session, with key votes on workforce verification and infrastructure funding still ahead. The House considers a conference committee report on House Bill 1209,
USDA Nears Announcement of Specialty Crop Payment Rates Under Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
USDA officials say more details are coming soon for farmers waiting on assistance through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. The department has already distributed more than $6 billion in payments through the program, which was designed to
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Urges Congress to Boost Demand to Support Struggling Farm Economy
As farmers and ranchers continue navigating a challenging farm economy, the Senate Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on potential policy solutions and long-term support for the agricultural sector. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall