News
2024 June 4 Primary Election voter registration deadline is Monday at 5pm local time
If you aren't a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the June 4, 2024, Primary Election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday (May 20, 2024) to fill out a voter registr...
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Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Graduation held this week at State Capitol
Seven more people have successfully completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit's Treatment Court program. They were recognized during a graduation ceremony this week (May 15, 2024) at the State Capitol Rotu...
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Steady state park and recreation area usage so far this year; GFP giving short term boat slip rentals a try at Spring Creek Recreation Area
In spite of having several rainy days, use of South Dakota state park and recreation areas has been good so far in 2024. That's according to state Game, Fish and Parks Recreation Division Director Jef...
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USS Pierre christening festivities being held today and tomorrow in Alabama
MAY 17, 2024: Activities surrounding the christening of the USS Pierre (LCS 38) are being held today and tomorrow (May 17-18, 2024) at the Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Pierre Mayor Steve Ha...
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Sports
Pierre area bowlers earn championships at state bowling tournaments
State USBC Bowling Tournaments have recently wrapped up and several Pierre area bowlers have claimed first place honors in both the youth and adult ranks. The State Youth Tournament was held in Rapid ...
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Ipswich wins both team titles at Super Region track and field meet Thursday
GETTYSBURG, S.D. - Ipswich captured team titles at Thursday's (May 16, 2024) Super Region track and field meet. The Ipswich girls finished with 110 points, ahead of James Valley Christian (104) and Po...
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Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship
MAY 17, 2024, UPDATE: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning (May 17, 2024) on his way to the PGA Championship. Stunning images showed him handcuffed as ...
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Sioux Falls Lincoln, West Central and Castlewood top spring baseball polls this week
MAY 17, 2024: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sioux Falls Lincoln, West Central and Castlewood sit atop the rankings in the South Dakota High School Softball poll conducted by the South Dakota High School Softbal...
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Farm News
Pork Producers pleased with initial House Ag Committee Farm Bill proposal
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. House Agriculture Committee's unveiling (May 17, 2024) of its 2024 Farm Bill. "America's pork producers appreciate Chairman G.T. Thompson's w...
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April 2024 Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive Tractors Jump More than 20% in the U.S.
U.S. Sales of 4-Wheel-Drive tractors increased 24.1% in April 2024 compared to 2023, according to the new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Additionally, 4-Wheel-Drive tracto...
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Railroad staffing shortages compromise safety and service
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages that are endangering workers, increasing the risk of derailments, and raising costs for farmers,...
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Scott and Stabenow say democrats are committed to passing a new farm bill
MAY 17, 2024: U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) and Senate Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) issued a statement on farm bill development. "House and Senate D...
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