SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit against the city of Sioux Falls over the drowning of a 5-year-old Iowa girl who fell into Big Sioux River at Falls Park two years ago. Attorneys representing the city asked the court last year to dismiss the lawsuit. The… Read more »

CASTLEWOOD, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says a 30-year-old woman from Castlewood has been arrested in the death of a 2-year-old girl. Authorities were called Tuesday morning about an unresponsive girl at a home in Castlewood. The girl was taken to a Watertown hospital, where she was pronounced dead. An initial… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Thursday, June 4,  at 7:11 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure that had received damaged due to a severe storm which had passed through Aberdeen. The structure was a multi-family apartment building located at 303 North 4th Street. On arrival crews found damage to the roof of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today marks the first day in a new promotion by the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event is called FUN Book Friday. Casey Weismantel, Executive Director of the CVB, explained the promotion. The book includes discounts for rides, ice cream, the Dacotah Prairie Museum and Aberdeen Community Theatre. Individuals… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – Governor Noem gave an update Thursday on the revenue hit South Dakota has taken from COVID-19. As you might expect, the numbers are not good. The governor says it could’ve been worse. The governor says lawmakers will not meet in special session this month to tackle budget issues.

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many of those in the legal system are hearing the cries for justice following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis Police. Steven Jensen, who will be the next Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court, says the need for change is apparent. Jensen says there are… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota State University officials continue their planning for the return of students with classes set to begin August 19. New student orientation will take place virtually next week with pre-taped tours and administration and faculty presentations. When students physically return to campus, some will likely be infected with the new… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The double deck, Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton was reopened as a walking-biking bridge in 2011, after the new, four lane Discovery Bridge was completed. Officials with the City of Yankton, the owner of the Meridian Bridge have been talking about doing an underwater inspection of the bridge… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Dakota District Office announced that SD lenders have approved 21,154 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling over $1.6 billion throughout the state. This volume of loan approvals equates to approximately 18 years of annual SBA loan approvals in SD made in less… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Northern State University eliminated 15 positions recently as part of its continuing effort to address budget challenges. President Tim Downs shared the news with the campus by email. That statement was shared with the American News this week. In the email, Downs said the 15 people who were… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – So far in 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made five grants to local organizations to advance their programming and meet needs in the Aberdeen area. Early in the year, the AACF approved grants to support the BIG Idea Competition and the Fallout Creative Community. The BIG Idea Competition, a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County commissioners will hear an update Tuesday about this year’s fair. They’ll continue discussion about a bid to improve drainage around the grandstand and stage at the fairgrounds. Fair Manager Derek Ricci said fair committees weighed in and shared ideas about whether to have this year’s event… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D. (Press Release) –The Department of Social Services (DSS) office in Redfield will begin opening to the public by appointment only starting Friday, June 5. “While DSS staff have been working remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to serve the people of South Dakota, we will begin reopening offices to the public on an appointment-only… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After being gone for almost a decade, the Independence Day Fireworks Display returns to Mount Rushmore this year. Last month (May 1), President Donald Trump announced he plans to be in South Dakota to witness the return of the patriotic display. State Tourism Sec. Jim Hagen says you will need… Read more »