SD Farmers Anticipating Rain
(Lennox, SD) — Rain is expected across South Dakota as early as Friday morning. Many farmers are putting in extra work now in preparation for the much-needed moisture. Brock Hoogestraat [[ Ho – geh – strat ]],
Petitions In For Food Tax Repeal Vote
(Pierre, SD) — Petitions are being turned in for a food tax repeal to go on this year’s ballot. Right now, South Dakota has a four-point-two percent tax that applies to any items purchased for human consumption.
911 Outage Prompts State And Federal Reviews
(Pierre, SD) — Last week’s 9-1-1 outage is now going to be investigated by state and federal agencies. The outage affected at least three state, including South Dakota and all of its Public Safety Answering Points. Blame
Twins Take Down Southsiders
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Twins pounded out 13 hits during a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Twins scored four runs in the bottom of the second before adding two more in the fifth.
Reid Wins Sixth Man of the Year Award
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid is being recognized as the NBA’s best reserve for the 2023-24 season. The fifth-year pro was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year after averaging 13.5 points per game
Former SDSU Men’s Basketball Star Transfers
(Brookings, SD) — A former South Dakota State men’s basketball standout is heading to the West Coast. William Kyle the Third has decided to transfer to UCLA with two years of eligibility left after entering the portal
Bismarck High Football Player To Play For Iowa State
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck High School junior Jack Shaffer has committed to play football for Iowa State, saying the Cyclones’ coaching relationships are what made the difference. Former Bison Offensive Coordinator Tyler Roehl is the assistant head
MPCA Fines American Crystal Sugar For Air Quality Violations
(East Grand Forks, MN) — State authorities are fining a sugar processing facility in northwest Minnesota for air quality violations. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says an American Crystal Sugar plant in East Grand Forks had multiple
MN State Senate Avoids Ethics Probe Of Mitchell With Tie Vote
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Senate will not expedite an ethics probe into a state senator arrested for burglary earlier this week. Republicans in the chamber requested an investigation into the conduct of DFL Senator Nicole
Minneapolis Reaches Settlement With George Floyd Murder Witness
(Minneapolis, MN) — The City of Minneapolis has reached a settlement with a man who witnessed the murder of George Floyd. Donald Williams was at the scene of the crime back in May of 2020, and claims