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As we head into the holiday season, shoppers in South Dakota appear to be bucking at least one national trend. Across most of the country, national media is reporting consumer optimism as soft. But in the 605, retailers are telling a bit different story. “We routinely survey our members to...
Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
{KXLG - Pierre, SD} The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the launch of Operations Outdoors. Operation Outdoors is a funding assistance program designed to help veteran organizations host meaningful experiences in South Dakota State Parks. "The program can offer a variety of outdoor experiences," explained Jeff...
You’ve probably seen the various maps, like the one produced by the New York Times, showing voters swinging toward Democrats in nearly every county across the country. Obviously, South Dakota did not follow that trend. Consider NBC’s map of South Dakota counties’ margin shifts from 2024 to 2026 in the U.S. House race:
The Department of Education released its annual report card on South Dakota schools last week. The demographic data show that, over the last decade, 2% growth in South Dakota’s K-12 student population has come from everybody but Indian and white kids, whose populations have decreased by more than 8% over the past decade:
South Dakota Republicans swept statewide offices on November 3, keeping control of the governorship, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, while Democrats gained a handful of legislative seats. Republican Sen. Mike Rounds defeated independent Brian Bengs. Republican Marty Jackley defeated Democrat Nikki Gronli in the open at-large House contest. Gov. Larry...
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the reappointments of Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Commissioner Bill Even and Travel South Dakota Secretary Jim Hagen. These reappointments will […]
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Five central South Dakota cities have had pending water projects added to the State Water Plan. Placement on the plan is required to be eligible for state assistance to pay for such projects through grants or loans. Andy Bruels with the Department of Agriculture and National Resources says Fort Pierre has two projects for placement…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Steven Kohler as the interim commissioner of the South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, effective Nov. 9. Kohler will replace Darin Seeley, who is leaving the position Nov. 6 after accepting a job in the private sector. Seeley...
(Words 'Court Room' on dark wood doors - KIWA Staff Stock Photo) Sioux City, Iowa (KTIV-TV) — Two men charged in connection with the death of a Sioux Falls teenager — allegedly in Lyon County — are now scheduled for trial on the same date in federal court in Iowa.
A meal can never be enough for those who gave up their life for our freedoms today. Thank you to all of the men and women who fought and are continuing to fight for our country and freedom!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Feeding South Dakota is gathering donations this month to provide food for their annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaways. While volunteering is one way to help families in need across South Dakota, a small donation can go a long way in making sure everyone gets a meal this holiday season. “The best way […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Feeding South Dakota is carrying on its holiday tradition of distributing Thanksgiving meals to families experiencing food insecurity across the state. The state’s largest hunger relief organization announced it will partner with 58 local community organizations to host widespread holiday food distributions throughout November.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– One of the Leaf Drop Off sites in Sioux Falls was busy over the weekend. KELOLAND Chief Photographer Kevin Kjergaard captured this video. A line of cars and trucks was seen coming in and dumping leaves. Both drop-off sites are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. They […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls School District is recommending the closure of Renberg Elementary, the school located at the most northern part of the district. A report detailing the district’s recommendation to the school board says students that live in northern SFSD neighborhoods are being bused to schools that are closer, Marcella […]
Doors open 10 AM Nov 11 at The Alliance for the Sioux Falls Veterans Day program. The next evening, Colonel Kim KC Campbell tells her story at A Night With Heroes.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources donated 23 yearling bison to three conservation organizations this fall as part of efforts to expand bison populations across the region. The DNR maintains a herd of 115 to 145 bison between Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County...
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared an encouraging message on what he says should be a wake-up call.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - With Halloween over, Sioux Falls residents could get rid of their pumpkins on Saturday by rolling them down the hill at Tuthill Park. The 3rd annual Great Pumpkin Roll took place Saturday afternoon, with dozens of people seeing how far, or short, their pumpkins could roll.
Smithfield Foods will meet with would-be neighbors of its proposed $1.3 billion pork processing plant in Sioux Falls later this month. The Nov. 19 meeting will give residents an opportunity to ask questions of company representatives as Smithfield works to advance plans to replace its century-old downtown Sioux Falls plant with a new facility on the city’s northwest side.
