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Drought-Stricken South Dakota Ranchers Faced With Drying Wells
Sep 11 2026 // Each morning this summer, Gordon and Connie Howie have awoken on their cattle ranch in central Pennington County and turned on the kitchen faucet, unsure if any water will come out. “We can’t do laundry or...
One of World’s Largest Energy Storage Plants Launches in South Dakota
May 21 2026 // This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Plains region, and that reputation has received a big boost by landing what will be among the world’s...
South Dakota Drilling Project Canceled After Backlash From Tribes
May 13 2026 // A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups. In a letter provided Friday by Indigenous advocacy group NDN Collective, Rapid...
South Dakota Construction Company Sued Over Whistleblower’s Firing
Apr 8 2026 // The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against a Valley Springs, South Dakota construction contractor for the wrongful termination of an employee who reported a severe work-related injury. An investigation by the...
South Dakota Considering Bill APCIA Says Could Increase Auto Insurance Costs
Feb 24 2026 // The South Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would establish a statutory 75% minimum damage threshold for declaring a vehicle a total loss, which insurers say could negatively impact drivers through increased...
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