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South Dakota government phone systems, websites went dark Tuesday
96.9 KDLO - South Dakota
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August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–State government telephone systems and websites in South Dakota went down across several departments Tuesday, limiting systems and services. As of Tuesday evening, the reason for the outage was still unknown. Some...
Libertyland and Rapid City Sports Complex restart their journey, passing Planning Commission
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
Libertyland and Rapid City Sports Complex restart their journey through local government, passing Planning Commission. RAPID CITY, S.D.— Two large-scale development projects are restarting their path through city government after the Rapid City...
First year students converge on South Dakota Mines' during move-in day
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Thursday was move-in day for first year students at South Dakota Mines. Lines of cars, parents, new students and dozens of volunteers worked to avoid the potential chaos a crush of incoming students could create. Helping first...
Supreme Court recinds Judicial Emergency in South Dakota
DGR News
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Aug. 21, 2025, update: Supreme Court rescinds Judicial Emergency in South Dakota After being advised that all state government network systems are back up and operating, the South Dakota Supreme Court has issued (Aug. 21, 2025) an order rescinding...
Solar energy can strengthen South Dakota’s economy, independence
Moody County Enterprise - South Dakota
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Richard Bell, professional engineer, lives in Rapid City and is president of Sustainable Environmental Energy Engineering. He’s also on the board of directors of Dakota Rural Action. By Richard BellFor South Dakota Searchlight In South Dakota,...
South Dakota State losing $66 million in federal research funding on cattle, bison and soil health
KPVI - Idaho
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A cow in a pasture near Eureka in September 2024. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota State University is working to get back about $66 million in federal funding it lost when the Trump administration canceled a grant program it...
Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist?
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 19, 2025
SIOUX FALLS —Travis Entenman stood on the banks of the Big Sioux River in central Sioux Falls on an early April afternoon, watching the future flow. High winds swept through Falls Park, the city’s namesake, as he spoke of downtown development and...
Sioux Falls Little League team putting loss behind them as they prepare to face Washington
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 19, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, P.A. (Dakota News Now) - Coming off a tough loss to Connecticut on Monday night, the Sioux Falls Little League team will take on Washington on Tuesday night in Williamsport. The Sioux Falls Little League team got the start they...
South Dakota-based Black Hills, NorthWestern energy companies announce plans to merge
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 19, 2025
RAPID CITY — Black Hills Corporation and NorthWestern Energy said on Tuesday they would merge, creating a $15.4 billion regulated electric and natural gas utility better equipped to invest in grid infrastructure and meet rising U.S. power demand....
Big Ten football: What to know about every team before the season kicks off
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 28, 2025
Welcome to the 2025 college football season. The Big Ten, which has won the last two national championships, for the third year in a row has two of the top three teams and six in the Top 25 — including No. 12 Illinois. Here’s what to know about...
Big Ten football: Mark Gronowski eager for contact and ‘pressure’ as Iowa hopes for improved QB play
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 28, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to get hit in practice, but Mark Gronowski wouldn’t mind getting tackled a few times before the season. “I’m a guy that loves contact,” Iowa’s first-year quarterback said. “I love getting hit to start...
South Dakota State striving to regain $66 million in lost federal funding
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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By Makenzie HuberSouth Dakota Searchlight South Dakota State University is working to get back about $66 million in federal funding it lost when the Trump administration canceled a grant program it said was a “climate slush fund.” The U.S....
South Dakota State's move-in weekend nears in Brookings
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University is ready to welcome back students for move-in weekend starting Aug. 22. New student move-in is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 22, and returning student move-in is from 9 a.m.-1...
State government computer network in South Dakota back online
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 PIERRE, S.D. (S.D. Searchlight)–State online and communications systems began to come back online Wednesday after more than 24 hours of failures – and a declaration of judicial emergency by the South Dakota’s court system. A news...
New Redfield, South Dakota, homes help community
Watertown Public Opinion - South Dakota
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S & S Rentals has expanded its housing development efforts into Redfield, South Dakota, due to city support and housing demand. Redfield's city government has actively facilitated housing development. The collaborative approach to housing...
Natural gas, electric companies Black Hills, NorthWestern Energy plan merger
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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TOPEKA — Black Hills Energy Corp. announced it will merge with NorthWestern Energy Group, pending regulatory approval. Black Hills offers natural gas services in Kansas, primarily in the southwest and south-central part of the state. It is...
South Dakota State University 2025 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award Winners have been announced.
Brookings Radio - South Dakota
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August 15, 2025
South Dakota State University BROOKINGS, S.D. — Aug. 12, 2025 — The South Dakota State University colleges of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and Education and Human Sciences honor Reid Christopherson, Garretson; Wallace Knock, Willow...
Rep. Richard Vasgaard dies in farming accident
KELO - South Dakota
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August 28, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Rep. Richard Vasgaard died following a farming accident on Wednesday, August 27. Vasgaard, 75, was confirmed to have died by a statement issued by the South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. Hansen, as well as...
A 40-Year Fabric:South Dakota Magazine Celebrates 40th Year Of Telling SD Stories
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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It’s hard to argue that any publication within the state of South Dakota gives a better representation of the state, its people and its culture than South Dakota Magazine. Last Friday, the magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary with some music...
Jackley aims to give $79M in opioid settlement funds to Sioux Falls, Rapid City
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 20, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota’s two largest population centers could receive as much as $79 million in settlement money in an effort to combat addiction, bolster rehabilitation and prevent substance abuse. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley...