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Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce to retire Sioux Empire Livestock Show
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 14, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce announced that they made the decision to retire the Sioux Empire Livestock Show, making 2025 the final year of the show. In a post on social media, the group said...
Sioux Falls councilors not yet sold on TenHaken's 'budget recalibration'
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Sioux Falls city councilors are already signaling that it could be a contentious budget season as they question some of the cuts in Mayor Paul TenHaken's proposed $775 million 2026 budget. It all stems from Gov. Larry Rhoden's signing of a bill...
Rapid City officials consider ban on "Gas Station Heroin"
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D.— City officials are considering a ban on the sale of tianeptine, an unregulated drug linked to addiction, severe withdrawal, and overdose deaths across the country. The proposal, Ordinance 6685 , had its first reading at the...
Rapid City Area Schools cuts over 100 bus stops amid driver shortage
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D.— Rapid City Area Schools will eliminate more than 100 bus stops for the upcoming 2025-26 school year to improve efficiency and reliability amid a persistent driver shortage. The changes follow a district-commissioned study by...
Let’s be honest: South Dakota joins 10 Attorneys General to support Product of the USA labels lawsuit
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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August 16, 2025
Eleven Attorneys General filed a joint “friend of the court” document supporting South Dakota ranchers suing the big four over inaccurate “Product of the USA” labels. The lawsuit claims that imported beef products are deceptively labeled and have...
'A terrible position': States are bracing for rural hospital closures
USA Today
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Penny Blue was walking up the stairs of her Union Hall, Va. home in 2013 when a blood vessel burst in her brain. "I actually felt the pop in my head when it happened," she told USA TODAY. After sitting down and calling an ambulance she was quickly...
Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce ends Sioux Empire Livestock Show
Agweek - North Dakota
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August 15, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commence will no longer be putting on the Sioux Empire Livestock Show, the organization announced this week through a Facebook post. This livestock show has been a tradition in the community...
South Dakota lawmakers endorse more video livestreaming, hear update on Capitol water damage
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
A committee of South Dakota lawmakers endorsed a proposal Tuesday to provide more video livestreaming of the legislative process and heard how water-damaged technology could affect a special legislative session next month. South Dakota Public...
South Dakota ranchers grapple with ‘Product of USA’ issue
Black Hills FOX News - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Nearly a dozen state attorneys general, including South Dakota and Wyoming, filed an amicus brief to support cattle ranchers in their bid to stop the labeling of foreign-sourced beef as a product of the U.S. “Ranchers in...
Sioux Falls aims to raise $115,000 in annual Heart Walk
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The American Heart Association is returning to downtown Sioux Falls for its annual Heart Walk fundraiser. Local businesses, volunteers, and heart disease and stroke survivors will participate in the...
How to Register My Business in a Different State – A Step-by-Step Guide
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
When you’re looking to register your business in a different state, it’s vital to understand the process involved. You’ll need to determine if your business activities necessitate foreign qualification, which can vary by location. Gathering...
Sioux Falls Animal Shelters Get Big Boost From Local Pet Food Donations
B102.7 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
You may have heard some talk recently about Sioux Falls area animal shelters bursting at the seams with furry friends looking for forever homes. The Sioux Falls Humane Society even had to stop accepting new dogs for a while because they were...
South Dakota joins National Operational Robocall Roundup
DGR News
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The National Operation Robocall Roundup has issued warning letters to 37 telecom companies demanding they stop routing illegal robocalls through their networks. The 37 providers receiving warning letters have not compiled with Federal...
Watch Out For Court Scams Targeting South Dakota Residents
Hot 104.7 - South Dakota
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August 15, 2025
Every once in awhile we need to be reminded that we, sadly, live in a world where some people are trying their darndest to separate us from our hard earned money. Scam Warning The latest to sound the alarm is the South Dakota Unified Judicial...
South Dakota Community Colleges Rank High in New Study
Hot 104.7 - South Dakota
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August 13, 2025
When it comes to higher education, you don’t always have to start at a big-name university to get a quality education. Across the country, community colleges are offering affordable tuition, flexible schedules, and programs that lead to in-demand...
How much do South Dakota cities give their chamber groups? It varies widely
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 15, 2025
MITCHELL — Nonprofit organizations throughout Mitchell in July completed a new application to be eligible for public subsidy funds. The reason for the more-exhaustive, comprehensive process? Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson, who changed the...
Can you Believe South Dakota On List States With Nicest Drivers!
97.3 KKRC - South Dakota
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August 15, 2025
Have you experienced nice or crabby drivers on the roads in South Dakota? We've all seen angry drivers acting badly on South Dakota roads, but good news for the Mount Rushmore State! South Dakota has claimed the #2 spot on a list of states with...
LA-based company looking to build data center in Sioux Falls
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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August 15, 2025
Following a move by the city council, Sioux Falls could see its first hyperscale data center. The Sioux Falls city Council agreed to change 160-acres of land between Sioux Falls and Brandon from residential to a light development area. The land in...
California man charged in $500K cryptocurrency scam targeting South Dakota resident
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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August 15, 2025
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. — A Chamberlain, South Dakota, man lost close to half a million dollars in an alleged cryptocurrency scam that began with an online conversation and led to multiple in-person cash handoffs. One suspect, 35-year-old Chee Yeng...
One in three businesses says they plan to raise prices as Trump’s tariffs begin and inflation grows
The Independent
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...