Category Archives: News Pierre

SD Historical Society virtual "History Talk" tonight honors Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month (March), the South Dakota State Historical Society's virtual "History Talks" author speaker series this evening (March 16, 2023) will feature the book "Equality at th...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2023

Pierre's LaBarge Park receives grant to resurface tennis courts
The LaBarge Park tennis courts are getting an upgrade, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding is crediting a four-way partnership for making it happen. Thanks to a grant from the United States Tennis Associat...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Pierre team wins management portion of ProStart® State Culinary Competition, takes second in culinary
MARCH 15, 2023: It was their first time competing, but that didn't stop the Pierre TF Riggs High School ProStart team from doing well at the state competition yesterday (March 14, 2023) in Pierre. Tea...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre St. Patrick's Day parade set for Friday; Father Ron Garry selected Grand Marshal
The 26th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Pierre will be held Friday afternoon (March 17, 2023). Pierre-Fort Pierre Irish Club member Mark Gageby says parade lineup starts at 4:30. Again, anyone is ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2023

Capital Area United Way celebrates successful capital campaign and those who helped make it happen
MARCH 15, 2023: The Capital Area United Way has surpassed it's 2022-23 capital campaign goal and supporters came together yesterday (March 14, 2023) to celebrate. The final total of the "Do Good. Live...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2023 Capital Area United Way Board Chair Jenny Bernhard, 2022-23 Capital Campaign Co-chairs Karl and Joan Adam and CAUW Executive Director Holly Wade.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre bids large equipment wash bay
The Pierre City Commission has approved requesting bids for the construction of a wash bay for large equipment. Current plans place the drive-through wash bay adjacent to the city's street department ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 14, 2023

Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierre closing early today for active shooter training
Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierre is closing early this evening (March 14, 2023). Library Director Abby Edwardson says it's so staff and trustees can participate in an active shooter training. Rawli...
DRG Media Group News Mar 14, 2023 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Pierre School District Superintendent pleased with proposed state funding increase for education
Before they adjourned last week (March 9, 2023), South Dakota lawmakers approved a budget bill that included a 7% funding increase for education. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 14, 2023 Pierre School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt (Dec. 13, 2021).
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2023 South Dakota Legislative Session update by District 24 Senator Jim Mehlhaff
2023 SD Legislative Session - Week 9, It's a Wrap by Jim Mehlhaff, District 24 Senator (March 13, 2023). Well my first legislative session as your District 24 Senator is a wrap. Though I experienced s...
DRG Media Group News Mar 14, 2023
Tennis court, swimming pool, 2023 budget all up for discussion at Pierre City Commission meeting this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (March 14, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: LaBarge Tennis Court Resurfacing Project Outdoor Swimming Pool - Cha...
DRG Media Group News Mar 14, 2023





