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AVCA Brings High-Level Volleyball, Energy at First Serve Showcase
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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August 25, 2025
Sitting at a picnic table in the middle of the Railyard across from Pinnacle Bank Arena, AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon was relaxing with some of his coworkers and partners. The area had largely cleared out following the last match of the AVCA First...
What Is Geothermal Power and How Does It Work?
Heatmap News
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August 27, 2025
Nearly four and a half centuries later, harnessing the energy of the wind remains controversial, even if the breeze is one of humankind’s longest-utilized resources. While wind is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the...
Rapid City high school celebrates 100 years of Cobbler pride
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For a century, Central High School, Rapid City’s first-ever high school, has seen generations of students come-and-go and move on to the next chapter of their lives. The school may have evolved over the years, yet one...
South Dakota Legislature has no clear direction on property tax changes, expert says
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
MITCHELL — The South Dakota tax system isn’t broken, but it’s not perfect, either. At least, that’s the message that South Dakota tax experts wanted to convey at a panel dedicated to property taxes at Dakotafest on Aug. 19. The past five years...
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery was awarded Winery of the Year
WSAU - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
For the fourth year in a row Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery was awarded Winery of the Year at the 2025 International Cold Climate Wine Competition (ICCWC) held in Minnesota last week. This competition was held with 21 expert wine judges on 354...
Ways to Save Money at the South Dakota State Fair
DGR News
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The South Dakota State Fair offers several simple ways to save money during the fair. Save time and money at the admission gates by purchasing daily gate admission in advance! All daily gate admission purchased on or before Wednesday, Aug. 27 will...
The complete schedule for the 2025 South Dakota State Fair
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
EDITOR'S NOTE: This information is compiled from the South Dakota State Fair's website, www.sdstatefair.com. Tuesday, August 26 12:30-4 p.m.: State 4-H Leaders Assoc. 4-H Bake Sale, Nordby Exhibit Hall - Lobby 7 p.m.: OC Sheep - Fleece Show and...
South Dakota State Fair announces daily themes and activities for 2025 event
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair, supported by daily sponsors, will feature...
South Dakota State Fair offers discounts and events for veterans and families
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair is offering several opportunities for...
South Dakota Delegation Talks Trade, Farm Bill, and Ag Labor at Dakotafest
KOTA - South Dakota
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Although U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins was grounded by weather and missed the event, South Dakota’s congressional delegation—Sen. John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson—addressed a packed house at Dakotafest in Mitchell,...
South Dakota delegation stresses importance of new markets, value-added products
Tri-State Neighbor - Nebraska
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Early on in a packed forum on ag policy, South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the stark reality producers face this year. “Commodity prices are in the tank, and input costs are at an all-time high,” Sen John Thune said, speaking at...
SDSU student crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Brookings Radio - South Dakota
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August 27, 2025
The 2025 Princess Kay of the Milky Way, SDSU student Malorie Thorson, alongside her butter likeness. Each of the contest’s finalists will have their image carved into butter throughout the fair. (Courtesy photo from the Princess Kay of the Milky...
Sioux Falls '4 Under 40' award winners named
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Four young professionals have been named as the recipients of a "4 Under 40" award from the Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to young professionals younger than 40 who are...
Football '25: O'Gorman embraces fresh energy despite uncertain lineup
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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August 25, 2025
SIOUX FALLS — Following the departure of 15 players to graduation, the O'Gorman Knights welcome in a new senior class almost double the size in 2025. Experience, though, will be a massive question mark as O'Gorman looks to improve upon its 5-5...
South Dakota-based Black Hills Corp. Plans to Buy NorthWestern Energy
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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August 19, 2025
South Dakota-based Black Hills Corp. is buying Northwestern Energy. The two utilities announced their all-stock transaction on Tuesday. Black Hills shareholders will have a 56% majority in the new company, which will be headquartered in Rapid...
South Dakota IT systems back online after two-day power outage
StateScoop
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August 21, 2025
South Dakota’s IT systems are being restored after a power outage at the state data center forced multiple agency services offline earlier this week. On Thursday, the state Department of Health posted on social media that the Bureau of Information...
August street construction and closure updates for Sioux Falls
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced a number of road construction updates for the end of August that may impact travel within the city. Lane Closure - 14th Street Starting on Monday, Aug. 25, the outside...
Sioux Falls Little League team ends memorable run with 7-6 loss
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, P.A. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Little League team’s season has come to an end with a heartbreaking loss on Wednesday night. It was a devastating loss for this Sioux Falls team on Wednesday night. They were three outs away...
DRG Agriculture In-depth podcast: Lots to see and do during 2025 South Dakota State Fair!!
DGR News
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Aug. 18, 2025: Lots to see and do during 2025 South Dakota State Fair The 2025 South Dakota State Fair begins Aug. 27 and goes through Sept. 1 at the state fairgrounds in Huron. In this episode, Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley shares info...
South Dakota State athletics announces Sharon L. Kvistad Nutrition Fund, welcomes performance dietitian Katie LeMair
The Brookings Register - South Dakota
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SDSU Sports Information BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University Athletics, in partnership with the SDSU Foundation, is proud to announce the creation of the Sharon L. (Johanson) Kvistad Nutrition Fund for Jackrabbit Athletics. The fund is made...