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Hughes County to have vote centers in Pierre and Blunt for June 2 Primary Election
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do many things and voting is no exception. Hughes County finance officer Jane Naylor says the county uses vote centers– meaning residents are able to...
May 19, 2020
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program reaches 20 million boxes distributed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more than 20 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pa...
Jody Heemstra Jun 23, 2020
Nomination deadline for Rural Spirit Awards is today
Today (Oct. 11, 2021) is the nomination deadline for the Osborn Barr Paramore fourth annual Rural Spirit Awards. The awards are given out to recognize unsung heroes of rural America who "instill ...
Jody Heemstra Oct 11, 2021
Additional child care funding available to providers; Application deadline is Wednesday
The South Dakota Department of Social Services has additional grants available to assist licensed and registered child care providers. Secretary Laurie Gill says child care is a vital part of keeping ...
Jody Heemstra Jun 13, 2022
Noem asking Pres. Biden to reconsider and allow fireworks at Mt. Rushmore on the 4th of July
Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to President Joe Biden today-- President Thomas Jefferson's birthday-- advocating for South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. "This year, as we mar...
Jody Heemstra Apr 13, 2021
Brazil corn crop yield hits ten-year low
Poor weather caused second-corn crop yields in south-central Brazil to drop to the lowest level in ten years. Reuters says after drought and frost combined to spoil much of the crop, Brazilian farmers...
Jody Heemstra Aug 05, 2021 Douglas Fernandes / CC
People from Edmunds, Dewey counties among those added to the SD 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame at 2021 State Fair
The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame inducted individuals-- including people from Edmunds and Dewey counties-- during the 2021 South Dakota State Fair in Huron (Sept. 5, 2021). In addition, three individual...
Jody Heemstra Sep 07, 2021 Alachua County / CC
SD Labor Market Information Center Remains Open
The Department of Labor and Regulation's Labor Market Information Center (LMIC) continues to operate remotely to provide workforce data, answer information requests and collect statistical surveys. &q...
Apr 24, 2020
BHSU Wins Rivalry Game and Co Champ of RMAC
RAPID CITY, S.D – A big second half lifted the Black Hills State University men’s basketball team over the in state rival South Dakota School of Mines in a final second thriller. The Yello...
Jody Heemstra Feb 29, 2020
Ober Latest Twins' Starting Pitcher To Be Sidelined
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin on Monday, yet another health setback for their rotation. The move was mad...
Jun 07, 2022