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Price of stamps could be going up in July
The price of postage stamps might be going up on July 12, 2026. Pending final approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, the new rates include a four cent increase in the price for mailing most letters and postcards within the United States. The cost to send postcards or a regular letter internationally will incre...
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Stanley County School Board meets this evening
The Stanley County School Board meets this evening (May 13, 2026) at 6pm CT at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Stanley County Certified and Classified Negotiated Agreements SDHSAA Board of Directors Election and Amendment Ballots Preliminary Budget Presentation The Stanley County Scho...
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SD Department of Health Workforce and Education Center in final stages of construction
May 13, 2026: The South Dakota Department of Health's new Workforce and Education Center in Pierre has been under construction for two years and is scheduled to be finished sometime this Fall. State Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt said federal dollars received during the COVID-19 pandemic (American Rescue Plan Act...
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People in the Neighborhood

Oahe Wheelmen
Tami Darnall and Megan Ernst with the Oahewheelmen Bike Club joined KGFX's People in Your Neighborhood to talk about two upcoming cycling events.
May 11, 2026

Prairie Potter Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Geraldine Ray with the SDSU Extension Prairie Potter Master Gardeners stopped by KGFX to talk about their plant sale Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church.
May 06, 2026

May Happenings at the Rawlins Library
Abbey Edwardson from the Rawlins Library in Pierre joins KGFX's Scott Colombe about evets and activities happening in May.
May 01, 2026

Fort Pierre City Update
Fort Pierre mayor Gloria Hanson joined KGFX's People Your Neighborhood to talk about boards, groups and events folks can enjoy in the city.
Apr 30, 2026

Pierre Jr. Shooters Fun Shoot
Addison Stirling with the Pierre Jr. Shooters joined KGFX's People in Your Nieghborhood to talk about their Fun Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, May 2nd.
Apr 28, 2026
Farm News
Beef Import Debate Intensifies as Prices Rise
The Trump administration has delayed plans to reduce tariffs on imported beef after pushback from cattle producers and lawmakers concerned about impacts on U.S. ranchers. The Wall Street Journal reports officials had considered increasing beef imports to help ease record-high retail beef prices. Ranch groups warned exp...
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Florida Blueberry Growers Take 75% Loss from Freeze
Florida blueberry growers are reporting severe crop losses after a series of freezes in late January and early February damaged plants across central and northern parts of the state, industry officials said. Many farms lost between two-thirds and 75% of their crop, far worse than early estimates. Austin Sigety of Frogm...
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Administration Expands Beef Import Flexibility Amid Tight Cattle Supplies
The Trump administration is moving to increase flexibility for beef imports as U.S. cattle inventories remain near historic lows and retail beef prices continue climbing. Federal officials said the temporary measures are designed to help stabilize consumer prices while domestic cattle producers continue rebuilding herd...
May 12, 2026
Sports

South Dakota High School football, softball & gymnastics officials to see pay raise in upcoming season; No raise on ticket prices for fans
Some of South Dakota's athletic officials will be seeing a welcomed bump in pay come the 2026 high school season. At the Pierre School Board meeting on Monday, Pierre School District Business Manager Travis Dovre proposed raises for officials in football, softball and gymnastics. The motion was unanimously passed and w...
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Central South Dakota's top talent shines at Capital City Qualifier
Hollister Field and Riggs High held the Capital City Qualifier Tuesday afternoon hosting schools from across the Central South Dakota region. It was a warm and windy day that saw some of the area's top athletes perform well, here's some of the results from the qualifier. The schools that competed were Aberdeen Central,...
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Special Olympics Torch Run makes its way through Pierre
The Special Olympics will host their Opening Ceremonies Thursday night in Spearfish welcoming athletes from all across the state to compete in a multitude of different events. One of the longstanding traditions is the torch makes its way periodically across South Dakota, and on Wednesday and Thursday morning it made it...
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