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PIERRE — The South Dakota Board of Regents recently announced the retirement of South Dakota Mines President Jim Rankin, effective June 21. After six years of dedicated leadership, Rankin …

BROOKINGS — South Dakota State University's new precision agriculture program has had success at persuading in-state and some other Midwestern farmers to use more technology in their …

BROOKINGS — The Brookings Police Department again conducted alcohol compliance checks on area on- and off-sale liquor licensees. Of the 10 establishments checked, three sold alcohol to a minor. …

Three South Dakota counties will ask voters during the June 4 primary if they should ban the use of tabulator machines in future local elections. If the measures pass, the auditor’s …

BROOKINGS — On May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Brookings Public Library will host its first Fandom Fest, an all-ages mini pop culture convention. This event will feature various programs, …

RAPID CITY — The last two members of a trio who carjacked and kidnapped  an FBI employee in South Dakota in 2022 have been sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. Deyvin Morales, 29, …

  BROOKINGS — The Population Health Evaluation Center at South Dakota State University has been recognized by the South Dakota Department of Health as its 2023 outstanding Partner in …

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension is supporting rural South Dakota communities in exploring solutions to meet childcare shortages. Childcare providers and parents are asked to complete a short …

The Prairie Doc

As we approach the end of our 22nd season, I would like to thank our audience for trusting us to bring them health information that is current and accurate. There are many doctors out there who …

PRESHO — A 33-year-old man died from injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Presho. Preliminary crash information indicates Jan S. Bothma, 31, of Presho and the driver of …

BROOKINGS — There continues to be no detectable levels of PFAS contamination in the drinking water for Brookings, according to recently returned results from testing in December. The tests …

(AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it's for a …

Here are five Republican Senate primaries that could help define the upper chamber in the 2025 session and beyond. The primaries will take place June 4, 2024. District 3 (Brown County) …

BROOKINGS — David Doremus was recently hired as the new environmental services director at Brookings Health System. In this role, Doremus will oversee day-to-day operations of the …

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota ballot initiative group can gather signatures to put a proposal legalizing recreational marijuana to a statewide vote in the fall, the state’s top election …

WASHINGTON — The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program  and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in fees they …

It’s been over six months since two in-home child care providers closed in Highmore. The town of over 600 in central South Dakota has a few other in-home providers, but all are full and have …

From the Garden

Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties of annual vinca (Catharanthus). The unique Soireeâ vinca varieties provide added appeal with …

HURON — The State Fair and South Dakota Hall of Fame icon Sherwin Linton are excited to invite entertainers of all ages to submit their acts for consideration to be featured on the Centennial …

Read all about what Brookings-area governing agencies have on their agendas.

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