Noem cuts FEMA grant program that benefited South Dakota

Posted on May 7, 2025 by - KSDN News, Local News, Pheasant Country News, Point 106.7 News, Pure Country News, Sunny 97.7 News, The Reason 94.5 News, The Rock News SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Nearly $10 million in FEMA grants will not be coming to South …

South Dakota rises to its highest rank in teacher pay

South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation for average teacher salaries—its highest standing since the National Education Association started ranking states in 1943, according to the South Dakota Education Association. The state previously reached 47th in the …

North Dakota paddlefish snagging season to close to additional harvest

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announced Thursday that the state’s 2025 paddlefish-snagging season will close at 7 p.m. (Central Time) May 9 to any additional harvest to provide long-term protection of the paddlefish population. An …

Woman killed in single vehicle crash in downtown Wall, South Dakota

May 7, 2025 WALL, S.D. (KWAT)–A woman has died in a strange single-vehicle accident in Wall, South Dakota. It happened Tuesday afternoon in downtown Wall near Main Street. The Highway Patrol says the 58 year-old woman from Wall was in a parking lot when …

Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported? No.

Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported? No.• While a significant share of South Dakota’s agricultural production is exported, the majority is sold domestically.• In 2023, the state exported 38% of its agricultural products to …

Bridging Rural Behavioral Healthcare Needs in South Dakota

Understanding North Dakota's New 80 MPH Speed Limit Law & Fines

The Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong, signed the new Interstate speed limit into law this past weekend. You will be able to drive 80 miles per hour on good portions of Interstate 94 and 29 on August 1st, 2025. This speed increase will align North …

Thune, Johnson greet South Dakota veterans in DC

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson met with veterans from South Dakota who were part of an honor flight to Washington, DC. Both Johnson and Thune spoke on why it was important to meet with the veterans. “ …

North Dakota will increase its interstate speed limit, fines

North Dakota's interstate speed limit will increase from 75 mph to 80 mph starting August 1. Fines for speeding will also increase, with a minimum of $20 or an amount based on miles per hour exceeding the limit. This change aligns North Dakota's …

Four student speakers taking part in commencement at South Dakota State

SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — Four South Dakota State University recent and soon-to-be graduates will be featured speakers at the university’s 139th commencement on May 10 at First Bank & Trust Arena. SDSU will have three ceremonies …