In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, Montana-Dakota Utilities wants to bring awareness to a simple process that will keep people safe, reduce service disruptions and have those planning to dig follow the law.   The main cause of underground utilities being damaged by someone digging is not notifying the 811call center to have utilities located. Awareness of 811 is high among professionals, but they still fail to contact 811 before they dig.   Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in serious injuries, service disruptions ..read more

The South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, in collaboration with South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the SD Soybean Genesis Leadership Program  that’s developing leaders within the soybean industry. The program, funded by the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, was designed to equip farmers and agriculture industry professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in leadership roles in community, business, organizations, on farm, and beyond. The 2024 program consisted of four comprehensive sessions: Soybean Industry Overview in Sioux ..read more

South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) Black Hawk helicopters, in coordination with SD Wildland Fire (SDWF), will conduct wildland fire aerial water delivery recertification training this week. The annual joint training is a collaboration between SDWF and the SDNG Army Aviation Facility (AASF). Helicopters serve an important role in fighting wildfires by carrying 500-gallon buckets of water and dropping it where needed.   Practice of aerial water delivery with a live simulated fire exercise is set for Friday (April 26, 2024) on the west side of the Angostura Reservoir near Sheps Canyon Road ..read more

Weather permitting, City of Pierre crews will close Jefferson Avenue between Sioux and Dakota Avenues today (April 26, 2024). The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks while the street is rebuilt. During the closure, the traffic is restricted to residential access only in the construction zone. Through traffic should detour around the area ..read more

The second annual Sharpe Showdown walleye fishing tournament gets underway with a rules meeting tonight (April 26, 2024) in Fort Pierre. Team registration begins at 5:30pm CT with the welcome and rules meeting at 7pm CT at the AmericInn Hotel & Suites Conference Center in Fort Pierre. Boats will launch out of Downs Marina both Saturday and Sunday morning at 7 CT. Weigh-ins will take place at the Steamboat Park Amphitheater at 3pm CT each day. The tournament takes 60 two-person teams with an entry fee of $450/team. There’s 100% payback with the chance of taking home up to $12,000, depending ..read more

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South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships were awarded at the 96th State FFA Convention in Brookings, SD on Friday, April 19, 2024.   The Ernie Wingen Scholarship is provided by the SD FFA Foundation’s Ernie Wingen Memorial Endowment for students studying any field of agriculture. The recipient of this $2000 scholarship is Jodyn Bawek, Doland.   The Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Scholarship is provided by the SD FFA F ..read more

A state prison offender has been placed on escape status. Offender Kobey Saunsoci fled from correctional staff following a medical appointment in Rapid City this afternoon. Law enforcement was notified immediately. Saunsoci was last seen wearing an orange t-shirt and khaki pants. Saunsoci, age 22, is a Native American male. He is 6-feet-2-inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He is serving sentences for grand theft and possession of a controlled substance out of Pennington County. If you see Saunsoci or know of his whereabouts, please contact law en ..read more

The Tortured Poets Department review we've all been waiting for is here. View Entire Post ..read more

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