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SPEARFISH –The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University is accepting nominations for the prestigious Women in Business awards program that highlights the impact of outstanding women entrepreneurs across the state. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 10 at midnight MST. All are … Read Article →

More than 140 municipal officials representing 24 cities gathered at the South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 3 Meeting, held in Dell Rapids on March 27. Yvonne Taylor, South Dakota Municipal League executive director, spoke about the outcome of the 2013 Legislative Session, and the effect new laws will have … Read Article →

After participating in numerous American Legion events and serving in several leadership positions within the American Legion, Pierre businessman, Royce Loesch, decided it was time to throw his hat in the ring and run for state vice-commander. The Eastern region includes all of South Dakota east of the Missouri River. … Read Article →

PIERRE, S.D. – Applications for the Property Tax Homestead Exemption Program are now available to eligible property owners who wish to delay payment of their property taxes in South Dakota. May 1st is the deadline to apply for the program. Under the state Homestead Exemption, qualified applicants can delay payment … Read Article →

The national average price of gasoline decreased during March for the first time in 10 years, and gas prices now average nearly 30 cents per gallon less than a year ago. The national average should remain less expensive than last year’s prices this spring. “It is very unusual for gas … Read Article →

BROOKINGS, S.D. – What a difference a year makes. Statewide, March 2013 in South Dakota was cooler and wetter than a year ago, where extremely warm temperatures contributed to a record warm year nationally and eventual drought development in South Dakota. “In general, all areas of the state struggled to … Read Article →

Farm families that have enjoyed 100 or 125 years of life on the farm or ranch have the opportunity to be honored during the South Dakota State Fair on Aug. 29. Farms and ranches have long been the foundation of South Dakota history. Many of these farms and ranches have … Read Article →