The South Dakota No-Till Association will be hosting their annual soil health/no-till educational event at Mitchell, SD on February 8, 2024, at the Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way. Organizer Ruth Beck says that “this event has been very popular with area...
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Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades. Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIIIMINNEAPOLIS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest...
BFM releases annual Comprehensive Financial Report
PIERRE, S.D. – The Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) released South Dakota’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2023. The ACFR is the audited financial statements for state government and represents the collective effort of BFM, state...
Democratic Legislator introduces Bipartisan School Lunch Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERep. Kadyn Wittman (D-Minnehaha) introduced bipartisan legislation to reimburse school districts in South Dakota for free and reduced meals for students.House Bill 1042 will make sure all of our kids receive a healthy meal while at school. A broad...
It’s an emergency
Rep. Dusty Johnson spent time shadowing Dr. Eide at Monument Health’s Rapid City Emergency Department. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateFor years, there has been public concern about members of Congress buying and trading individual stocks while they’re...
Hometown hoops
Sen. John Thune For three days in January, a high school gym in small-town South Dakota feels like the center of the universe. For West River basketball players and fans, the Jones County Invitational in Murdo is the place to be this time of year. You can count on...
Under God, the people rule
Gov. Kristi Noem We are closing in on one of the busiest times of year here in Pierre, South Dakota: legislative session. As we enter into our first week of session, and as I prepare to deliver the State of the State Address, I can’t help but think about some of the...
Moving day!
The St. Mary Elementary moved in to their new classrooms on December 20 with all three schools under one roof. (Photo/Submitted) St. Mary Elementary joins under one roof with middle and high school Grace Wolff | Staff Intern After over a year-long process and wait,...
Local fire departments receive grants for PPE
The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that firefighters wear is only to be used for 10 years from the manufacture date. Thanks to a grant received that was passed by South Dakota Legislature and signed by Governor Noem, local fire departments will be able to...
Safe ice fishing conditions slow to form
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special Each year in South Dakota, tragic accidents involve people breaking through ice on rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Ice thickness can be very variable, and can be effected by snow cover, vegetation and water movement. Ice...