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SD Mines' undergrad summer research experience blends geology, engineering, art
It’s a project where geology meets engineering meets art — and part of it has been in the works for more than two billion years. This summer, some undergraduate students at SD Mines are foregoing the traditional summer vacation to attend a 10-week...

Tourism is big business in La Crosse County
The La Crosse area saw a spending increase of approximately $12 million from tourism in 2024 over the previous year according to Explore La Crosse Executive Director AJ Frels. Figures released this week from the state’s Department of Tourism on...

South Dakota Office of Licensing and Accreditation (OLA) Implements New MIS from RedMane Technology
CHICAGO, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- South Dakota Office of Licensing and Accreditation (OLA) recently launched its new Management Information System (MIS) that modernizes and enhances provider licensing and accreditation processes for state...

Sioux Falls man arrested for multiple charges, including stolen vehicle, city bus
A 35-year-old Sioux Falls man is facing a list of charges after a string of crimes unfolded in the early morning hours of June 6. The Sioux Falls Police Department was called at about 5:15 a.m. to an apartment complex in the 3900 block of South...

South Dakota Joins Lawsuit to Block 23andMe Data Sale
By Christal Blue June 12, 2025 12:27 pm SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota is joining a national fight to stop 23andMe from selling people’s genetic data. Attorney General Marty Jackley says he’s hearing from concerned residents after...
South Dakota State University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (June 12, 2025) — More than 3,800 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List. To earn Dean's List...

Annual SDSU Research Station Field Days Announced
BROOKINGS — Weed management, virtual fencing and variety trials are just some of the topics that will be covered during the 2025 slate of Research Station Field Days presented by the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and...

Sioux Falls Budget Cuts Mean Less Funding for Non-Profits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls city leaders are tightening the budget, and local non-profits are expected to feel the squeeze. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says property tax reform is a key reason behind the slimmer spending...

Rapid City's He Sapa Otipi community center capital campaign starts
RAPID CITY, S.D. — After years of discussions and development, hopes are to break ground on the He Sapa Otipi community center in 2026. With support from both the Vision Fund and the community, organizers recently launched a capital campaign to...

Rapid City landfill gas collection system gets upgrade
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City landfill’s gas collection system has gotten an upgrade. On Wednesday, June 4, a new gas collection system to burn harmful methane emissions produced from decomposing waste went online. The $2 million candlestick flare...
Weekend of activity planned for Pride celebration in Sioux Falls
It’s been 25 years since the first Gay Pride festival in Sioux Falls when about 1,000 people attended a small event. It’s grown over the years and now about 10,000 people are expected during a weekend of activity for this year’s event featuring...

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools
The boards that oversee South Dakota's 10 public colleges are drafting policies in accordance with a new state law that will allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus. Starting July 1, the four-year and technical institutions will no...

Catholic Social Services of Rapid City promotes human dignity, strengthens families through professional development
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -On this week’s KOTA Cares highlights “Catholic Social Services of Rapid City”, a non-profit promoting individual human dignity and strengthening families through social services for all faiths in Western South Dakota....

Series: The present and future of baseball in Rapid City
Editor's Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on the Rapid City baseball landscape. On a cool Tuesday evening in Fitzgerald Stadium, located near the heart of Rapid City, a plethora of spectators filed in to take in the sights and...

The Real Stories Behind the Names of South Dakota Cities
As a lifelong history nerd, I love digging into the history of the places I live. Growing up in western Nebraska, I spent many afternoons in the library reading about the Sidney-Black Hills Trail. That was a stagecoach route during the 1870s Black...

Politically tied loan request awaits state panel’s decision
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls-based business that has significant political connections to the highest levels of South Dakota state government is seeking a $1.2 million low-interest loan from the state Board of Economic Development. The...

Brookings City Council OKs home gunsmithing business
By Mondell KeckThe Brookings Register BROOKINGS — It took some perseverance and answering a lot of questions, but a small-business owner succeeded in getting approval from the Brookings City Council to relocate his gunsmithing operation into a...

Small business owners from rural America urge Congress to keep clean energy tax credits
WASHINGTON — Small business owners and community leaders from rural regions in Western states including Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Utah pressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week to preserve clean energy tax...

Rapid City mayor and council members could see annual salaries increase in future
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City mayor and council members could get a pay bump in the future. On Wednesday, the city’s Legal and Finance Committee discussed a resolution establishing new wage rates. A city council member’s compensation...
California state economy is top 10 in nation, a new study finds
California, Idaho, and Washington rank among the top 10 states for economic strength in a 2025 WalletHub report. California holds the fourth-best national ranking, driven by tech, agriculture, and entertainment industries. WalletHub's rankings...