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South Dakota Couple Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision Involving a Semi in Lincoln County
IVANHOE, Minn. — Two people from South Dakota were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Sunday in Lincoln County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At 3:19 Sunday afternoon, a 2010 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on Highway 19, and a...
What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment
Stay up to date with our listing of events happening across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports, and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and activities for all interests....
Open House Highlights Vision for Rapid City's Park System
Rapid City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been developing a comprehensive master plan for the city’s parks since March, aiming to ensure the system continues to serve the needs of residents. The department held an open house yesterday to...
Top 25 songs in Rapid City on Shazam in the past week
Stacker compiled a list of the most Shazamed songs in Rapid City. Rapid City has the most ranked songs (24) in common with Omaha and no ranked songs in common with 60 metros. The most seen artist in Rapid City's Shazam ranking is Luke Combs and...
How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in South Dakota during 2024?
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...
Ross Hodge is West Virginia's 4th coach in 4 seasons and has a tall task with a rebuilt roster
West Virginia is on its fourth men’s basketball coach in four seasons and has undergone a roster overhaul under Ross Hodge, who was hired after Darian DeVries left for Indiana after one season. Hodge went 46-24 in two seasons as coach at North...
South Dakota woman details Rochester's influence in saving her life after alcohol poisoning
PINE RIDGE, S.D. — Kiya Twobulls' life took a dramatic turn in October 2021 when an evening of drinking with friends led to a life-threatening situation. Living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Kiya and her friends ran out of...
Stay Alert South Dakota Drivers, Because Bambi’s in Love
Ah, love. It makes humans write bad poetry, send questionable late-night texts, buy heart-shaped gifts, and rack up credit card debt. But it turns out we’re not the only ones who lose our minds when Cupid shows up; the deer community is just as...
Minot State Women’s Soccer Travels to SMSU and Sioux Falls
Izzy Penner Women's Soccer October 23, 2025 The Minot State Women's Soccer team heads on the road this weekend after a strong showing during their split weekend. Last weekend, the Beavers battled Northern State to a 1–1 draw, with Emerie Campbell...
Cyclones head to South Dakota looking for first win
The Iowa State swim and dive team is set to embark on its first road trip of the 2025-26 season, traveling to South Dakota for back-to-back dual meets against South Dakota State on Thursday and South Dakota on Friday. The Cyclones are led by...
Architects, consultants, sewer pipe, travel: Where millions in wasted prison money went
South Dakota’s governor and lawmakers put more than two years of debate behind them recently with a decision to build a prison, but there’s more than rhetoric in the rearview. They’re also leaving behind more than $20 million. That’s how much...
Renck: DU to West Coast Conference is ideal fit, represents huge win for Pioneers
Every road trip will feel like a vacation. Saint Mary’s hoops at Hamilton Gymnasium? Sign me up. Soccer matches involving players who could represent the U.S. National Team? Yes, please. Golf tournaments with future pros on every tee box? Are you...
Sioux Falls Police Seek Help In Finding Missing Boy
Authorities are looking for your help in finding a missing 10-year-old boy. Details Sioux Falls Police have issued an endangered missing advisory for Joelle J. Taken Alive, who was last seen at his residence in Sioux Falls, Saturday morning...
Billionaires Keep Spending Against Mamdani. War with Colombia? And a Graham Platner interview.
Inside the White House, Secretary of State Marco Rubio cycled through a series of arguments aimed at persuading President Donald Trump to get behind regime change in Venezuela. The one that finally landed was drug trafficking. Venezuelan President...
How many H-2A petitions were made by South Dakota employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
Orchestra director David Gier tours South Dakota with Lakota musicians
There are two dear friends in this story: Emmanuel Black Bear and Delta David Gier. Black Bear is the drum keeper at the powwow, and Gier is the conductor at the concert hall. For decades, both have had a similar calling: to share their music, to...
Spooky Ghost Makes Surprising Return to Downtown Sioux Falls Bar
Tis the season for goblins, ghouls, witches, and vampires roaming around the Sioux Empire. There are actual ghosts that reportedly haunt the City of Sioux Falls, particularly in the downtown area. There are always spooky ghost stories that people...
Workforce Report for 2024 highlights South Dakota's growth and industry diversification
The Department of Labor and Regulation has released the 2024 South Dakota Workforce Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the state’s labor market, economic performance and workforce trends. Some highlights of the report are below....
South Dakota National Parks generate half-billion in economic impact
South Dakota’s national parks generated more than $524 million in visitor spending and supported more than 5,200 jobs in 2024, according to new data from the National Park Service and Headwaters Economics. The state’s three National Park Service...
Fatal Crash Near Rapid City Shuts Down I-90
A 43-year-old man from Rapid City died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 90 near mile marker 54. According to preliminary reports, a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound crossed the median and struck an eastbound...