MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The largest ag project ever proposed in Davison County got the green light Tuesday after the Davison County Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a $500 million soybean processing plant.  The plant will be located at the intersection of 257th Street and Highway 37 about two miles south of Mitchell.  Nearly… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While university campuses across the state are quiet now, preparations are underway for the start of classes late next month. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are better prepared to help students with financial challenges. Gestring says she doesn’t want to guess on student numbers yet. Overall student enrollment at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign accepted an invitation to a gubernatorial debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN. The debate will take place in Rapid City on September 30, shortly after the opening of early absentee voting. Governor Noem sent a letter to Representative Jamie Smith announcing that she accepted the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)– CorTrust Bank has been named a 2022 Best Bank in South Dakota by Forbes Magazine. This is the third time CorTrust Bank has received this recognition over the past four years. “It’s an honor to hold the distinction of being one of South Dakota’s Best Banks,” said Jack Hopkins, CorTrust Bank… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- School meals will cost more in 2022-23 for students in the Aberdeen School District. Universal free lunch has been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that program is ending with the upcoming school year. Lunches will increase in price by 35 cents, while breakfasts will increase by 20 cents,… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, a coalition of groups backing Medicaid expansion has welcomed Dakotans for Health as a member of that group. That means voters will now see only a constitutional amendment on Medicaid expansion in November. Zach Marcus, campaign manager for South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, says it was the logical move. Dakotans… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Supreme Court ruling rolling back Roe v Wade abortion rules is the latest issue driving a wedge in American politics. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says that is nothing new. Rounds says differences of opinions are expected in a democracy. Rounds says those opinions have to be respected by both sides.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls is experiencing record population growth. That means there are more first-time home buyers. Dave Kelly with Fairway Mortgage Sioux Falls is nearing the $1 billion mark for building permits issued this year. An all-too-well-known culprit is increasing mortgage rates for local and national homebuyers. Dave Kelly from Fairway Mortgage in… Read more »

LAKE OAHE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This spring, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks wasn’t certain how many of the public access boat ramps they’d be able to keep open around Lake Oahe this summer. Then, GFP Planning and Development Administrator Adam Kulesa says the mountains upstream received a significant amount of snow very late… Read more »