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SDSU Extension welcomes Addie Womack as new livestock specialist

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension has welcomed Addie Womack as a new livestock production and stewardship specialist. Womack will coordinate the Beef Quality Assurance program in South Dakota, …

South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor Committee accepting nominations

PIERRE — The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of …

Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing it a legal shield …
Obituaries
Dr. Edward L. Ehrichs
December 26, 1942 - April 2, 2024
Bruce A. Gorham
June 25, 1943 - January 22, 2024
Michael Cullen
January 13, 1954 - February 13, 2023
Kathy M. Relf
October 20, 1951 - March 29, 2024
Marcella A. Rave
January 2nd, 1932 - April 4th, 2024
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The south entrance to the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

South Dakota State Fair will start a day earlier, increase admission costs

The  South Dakota State Fair  will start a day earlier this year, increasing weeklong admission prices because of the additional day. The fair, held in Huron at the end of August each …

Man gets 37-year sentence for kidnapping FBI employee in South Dakota

RAPID CITY — One of three people convicted of carjacking and kidnapping  an FBI employee in South Dakota has been sentenced to 37 years in prison. Juan Alvarez-Sorto, 25, was …

Two people die in crash near Whitewood

WHITEWOOD — Two people died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Whitewood. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. …

Farmer’s Market to move this summer

The Flandreau Farmer’s Market is preparing for a change in location this upcoming market season.

Flandreau High’s “Emma! A Pop Musical” receives rave reviews

The All-School play this year in Flandreau was once again a hit. This year’s production of “Emma! A Pop Musical” took center stage over the past weekend, entertaining attendees with the modern take on Jane Austen’s classic novel.
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Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
How to turn your passion for pets into action
(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into …
This Year's Design Trend Report
(BPT) - “Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile. …
Workplace fatalities on the rise: These are the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America
FVF Law Firm examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics's 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries to identify the 10 occupations with the highest rates of fatal injury.