SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- A new state fiscal report contains some warning signs that South Dakota’s generally strong economy may have some sudden, unexpected weaknesses. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with the story.(1:39) For more on this story, go online to read at SDNewsWatch.org.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –The 2024 TEAM Conference is scheduled for October 17 at the Aberdeen Ramkota Hotel Convention Center. TEAM stands for Talent Engagement, Acquisition and Management. This one-day conference is open to business owners, employers, human resource professionals, managers, and employees from Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – This year’s Leadership Aberdeen class has been raising funds for the past several months to purchase a snow maker machine and snow groomer to make Baird Hill a safer, more usable sledding hill for families to use throughout the winter months.  The class was able to wrap up initial fundraising efforts… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Lawmakers are meeting in Pierre Wednesday…working on the issue of protecting children from harmful material on the Internet. Nicole Lopez, the Safety Policy director of youth for META, told the committee that Meta supports their efforts, and has concerns about parents turning their children loose on mobile devices as they try… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakotans about donation scams involving relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Helene. “Unscrupulous scammers always use disasters like this to deceive people who want to help,” said Attorney General Jackley in a press release. “The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division encourages people… Read more »

MCLAUGHLIN, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A large fire is active north of Mclaughlin, South Dakota according to a Facebook post from Mobridge Fire Department. Firefighters are asking residents to stay clear of the area and let crews work. Smoke was seen on our KELO Live Cam in Mobridge. Most of western and central South Dakota remains in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In their June 2018 “South Dakota v. Wayfair, Overstock and Newegg” decision, United States Supreme Court Justices determined states can require certain online sellers to collect and remit sales tax. Six years later, a spokesperson for a national taxpayer group is advocating for some changes to be made to the nation’s online sales… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota takes election security seriously. Those are the words of Secretary of State Monae Johnson, who says South Dakota has built a system that ensures every vote is cast legally and secure. Johnson says the audit ensures the ballots are counted accurately.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 House candidate Steven McCleerey(D) of Sisseton is looking to make a return back to the South Dakota Legislature.  McCleerey represented District 1 from 2015-2020. McCleerey discuss his background. McCleerey talks about his motivation to run for the seat. McCleerey discuss his platform for District 1. McCleerey is the only candidate running… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 House candidate Josh Dennert(L) is running for his first term in the South Dakota Legislature. Dennert tells us more about himself. Dennert describes what it means to be a Libertarian. Dennert discuss what motivated him to run for the seat. Dennert talks about his platform. Dennert talks about what he wants… Read more »