Category Archives: News Pierre

Polak from Pierre, Chase from Huron area appointed to lead U.S. Department of Ag agencies in South Dakota
The former Executive Director of a state housing program and a former state representative have been appointed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency and Rural Development of...
DRG Media Group News May 28, 2025 DonkeyHotey / CC

Pierre Torch Run has another successful year supporting Special Olympics South Dakota
The Torch Run made its annual stop in Pierre this week to help raise money for Special Olympics South Dakota, and the event continues to grow in huge numbers. At yesterday's Athlete Walk, members of t...
Justin Cowart May 28, 2025

LifeServe hoping to open Pierre donation center in August
After a few years of searching for a location, LifeServe Blood Center will be opening a donation center in Pierre. LifeServe Regional Director Rachel Fernandez says they had a few requirements for the...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2025

Pierre Outdoor Pool closed, but admission passes can be picked up this afternoon
The Pierre Outdoor Pool is closed again today (May 27, 2025) because of weather. However, the doors will be open from 1-4pm for those ready to pick up online season pool membership cards. Pool admissi...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2025 Image credit DRG Media Group.

Bridge repair work scheduled to begin today on several structures near Winner
Beginning Tuesday (May 27, 2025), work is scheduled to begin on several bridges near Winner. Work at each location will consist of concrete removal and repair of the existing bridge decks followed by ...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2025

SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Council taking Wisdom Writing program on the road again
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people ...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2025 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (May 27, 2025) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Request to Bid - Landfill Bale Bags Landfill Tier II Testing Agreement...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2025

A.G.E. Corporation Contractors sponsors Flags Across the Bridge in observance of Memorial Day
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Exchange Club is displaying the US and South Dakota flags across the Missouri River Bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre today (May 26, 2025) in observance of Veterans Day. A.G...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2025 Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre approves bid for upgrade to portion of town's electric cable
The Pierre City Commission has awarded (May 20, 2025) a $473-thousand ($473,257) contract to upgrade a portion of the city's electrical distribution system. Pierre Electric Superintendent Devin Harris...
DRG Media Group News May 23, 2025

Norman hoping to earn a spot on the Stanley County School Board in next month's election.
There are two candidates vying one seat on the Stanley County School Board in the June 3, 2025, election. Those candidates are Ty Norman and incumbent Tyler Green. Norman shares a little about himself...
DRG Media Group News May 23, 2025 Courtesy photo.





