PIERPONT, S.D.(Press Release) – The Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm is excited to kick off its third season this fall, featuring a 12-acre corn maze, family-friendly attractions, an on-farm store, and more! In partnership with Channel Seed and Pro Ag Supply, this year’s corn maze design celebrates harvest with a combine working in the field,… Read more »

CANTON, S.D.(KELO)- New power plants, wind farms and transmission lines…as high-tech companies eye South Dakota for hosting massive data centers. State Representative Karla Lems took in a North Dakota Development and Energy Transmission Committee hearing this week…in an effort to know more about development plans. She toured a new data center nearing completion in Ellendale,… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KWAT)- A special legislative session in South Dakota is only about three weeks away, as lawmakers will gather in Pierre to discuss the recommendation of a task force to build a new men’s prison on undeveloped land in an industrial area of northeast Sioux Falls. Governor Larry Rhoden was asked at the State Fair… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KCCR)- Sheep producers across the state celebrated the first South Dakota State Fair in the brand new Shed complex in Huron.  Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says the Shed has been years in the making. Rufus DeZeeuw is the Sheep Superintendent at the Fair.  He says the Shed has been… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- Farms and ranches in South Dakota that have been in the same family for 100, 125 or 150 years were recognized this week during the State Fair in Huron. Governor Larry Rhoden says the Century Farm and Ranch program is a display of the legacy of agriculture in South Dakota. To qualify for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Treatment Court held their Commencement Ceremony Thursday at the Brown County Courthouse.  Two individudals graduated and to respect their identities we will use their first name only. Deputy Chief for the Fifth Circuit Court Brock Schiferl is excited to be a part of this ceremony. Treatment Court Judge Cullen McNeece… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $55,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. BIG Idea Coordinator and SBDC Regional Director Kelly Weaver describe the program came about in 2007.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “This violence in Minneapolis took place during mass while the… Read more »

DELL RAPIDS, S.D.(Press Release) – Media outlets confirmed this evening that Rep. Richard Vasgaard tragically passed away following an accident. South Dakota State House leadership issued the following statements: “I was honored to serve alongside Rep. Richard Vasgaard,” said South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. “Richard brought humility, wisdom, and a steady voice… Read more »