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Libertyland and Rapid City Sports Complex restart their journey, passing Planning Commission

Libertyland and Rapid City Sports Complex restart their journey, passing Planning Commission

Libertyland and Rapid City Sports Complex restart their journey through local government, passing Planning Commission. RAPID CITY, S.D.— Two large-scale development projects are restarting their path through city government after the Rapid City...

South Dakota newspapers back in business after buyer swoops in

South Dakota newspapers back in business after buyer swoops in

August 21, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across South Dakota and Wyoming are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming “news deserts” where little...

First year students converge on South Dakota Mines' during move-in day

First year students converge on South Dakota Mines' during move-in day

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Thursday was move-in day for first year students at South Dakota Mines. Lines of cars, parents, new students and dozens of volunteers worked to avoid the potential chaos a crush of incoming students could create. Helping first...

Govenor Larry Rhoden is wrapping up his Trade Mission to Ireland and the U.K.

Govenor Larry Rhoden is wrapping up his Trade Mission to Ireland and the U.K.

Governor Larry Rhoden Governor Larry Rhoden and business leaders are wrapping up a Trade Mission to Ireland and the U.K. They’re focused on opening new trade opportunities for South Dakota beef and ethanol products. Rancher Wesley Wood says he’s...

Solar energy can strengthen South Dakota’s economy, independence

Solar energy can strengthen South Dakota’s economy, independence

Richard Bell, professional engineer, lives in Rapid City and is president of Sustainable Environmental Energy Engineering. He’s also on the board of directors of Dakota Rural Action. By Richard BellFor South Dakota Searchlight In South Dakota,...

Farmers May Need Emergency Market Aid, Ag Leaders Say

Farmers May Need Emergency Market Aid, Ag Leaders Say

By Ryan Hanrahan Federal crop safety net changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — including enhancements to the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs — were designed to help an agriculture industry facing a challenging...

A Reptile Paradise Is Coming To Sioux Falls This Fall

A Reptile Paradise Is Coming To Sioux Falls This Fall

If you're the type of person who finds snakes, bearded dragons, lizards, chameleons, and even turtles cuddly and lovable, your new happy place is about to slither into Sioux Falls. Reptile Adventure Zoo is planning to open in the coming weeks here...

Local Sioux Falls Credit Union Issues Scam Alert

Local Sioux Falls Credit Union Issues Scam Alert

Unfortunately, the world we live in has become a very complicated and, at times, disturbing place. When it comes to your financial and personal information, you always have to be on your guard to protect it. So many people have already been the...

Construction companies are drawing up plans for new men's penitentiary in Sioux Falls

Construction companies are drawing up plans for new men's penitentiary in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Construction companies are drawing up a plan for a new men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls. They say they can deliver the proposed 15-hundred bed facility for the 650-million dollar price tag recommended by the Project...

Libertyland and Sports Complex Spark Renewed TIF Debate in Rapid City

Libertyland and Sports Complex Spark Renewed TIF Debate in Rapid City

The proposed $125 million Libertyland USA theme park and a $132 million indoor sports complex have reignited debate over Tax Increment Financing (TIF) at recent Rapid City Council meetings. Critics argue the city is overusing TIFs—citing concerns...

New Redfield, South Dakota, homes help community

New Redfield, South Dakota, homes help community

S & S Rentals has expanded its housing development efforts into Redfield, South Dakota, due to city support and housing demand. Redfield's city government has actively facilitated housing development. The collaborative approach to housing...

South Dakota Bucks Trend with Manufacturing Job Growth Amid Steep National Decline

South Dakota Bucks Trend with Manufacturing Job Growth Amid Steep National Decline

After decades of offshoring, the United States is attempting a manufacturing revival. Under the Biden administration, federal programs like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...

Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance

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Listen to Packer RB Amar Johnson's Interview on ESPN Sioux Falls

Listen to Packer RB Amar Johnson's Interview on ESPN Sioux Falls

Amar Johnson has had a tremendous start to his first preseason in the National Football League. The Missouri native and SDSU Jackrabbit alum has scored in both of the Packers preseason games and appears to be very much in the mix for a spot on the...

A 40-Year Fabric:South Dakota Magazine Celebrates 40th Year Of Telling SD Stories

A 40-Year Fabric:South Dakota Magazine Celebrates 40th Year Of Telling SD Stories

It’s hard to argue that any publication within the state of South Dakota gives a better representation of the state, its people and its culture than South Dakota Magazine. Last Friday, the magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary with some music...

South Dakota government phone systems, websites went dark Tuesday

South Dakota government phone systems, websites went dark Tuesday

August 20, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–State government telephone systems and websites in South Dakota went down across several departments Tuesday, limiting systems and services. As of Tuesday evening, the reason for the outage was still unknown. Some...

State, Sioux Falls, Rapid City team up to strengthen addiction treatment center options in South Dakota

State, Sioux Falls, Rapid City team up to strengthen addiction treatment center options in South Dakota

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announced plans Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2025) to use the National Opioid Settlement funds to strengthen addiction treatment centers in...

Statewide network outage disrupts essential services across South Dakota

Statewide network outage disrupts essential services across South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A statewide technical issue disrupted several essential services that rely on South Dakota state network access. The problem began Tuesday when a power outage at the state data center caused core networking and storage...

Falls from equipment can be prevented, says NDSU Extension official

Falls from equipment can be prevented, says NDSU Extension official

JAMESTOWN — Falls from agricultural equipment are more common than people realize and can result in serious injuries, said Angie Johnson, farm and ranch safety specialist for North Dakota State University Extension. But there are ways to help...

IT'S BUSINESS: Fast facts on Jordan Johnson

IT'S BUSINESS: Fast facts on Jordan Johnson

Jordan Johnson is the new Executive Director for Legacy Learning-Boone River Valley– BRV, located at 719 Seneca Street. Johnson began this new position on July 21. She has a dual role, working between the Produce Pottery Station and the Legacy...

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