by jmason | Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Legislative Pulse: Enhanced Animal Abuse Penalties and Property Tax Proposals South Dakota is poised to enact a formidable legal measure aimed at curbing animal cruelty. A proposed bill in the South Dakota legislature seeks to significantly...
by jmason | Feb 16, 2026 | Business
SOUTH DAKOTA — In a recent report released by the U.S. Department of Labor, first-time unemployment claims in South Dakota experienced a slight increase, a development that the state’s economic analysts are observing closely…
by jmason | Feb 16, 2026 | Business
In a monumental step for South Dakota’s economy and agricultural sector, Smithfield Foods has announced plans to build a cutting-edge pork processing plant in Sioux Falls. This $1.3 billion investment, heralded as the largest in the state’s history,...
by jmason | Feb 16, 2026 | Politics
South Dakota’s Proposed Soda Ban for Food Stamps Faces Financial and Logistical Challenges SOUTH DAKOTA – In a pivotal move to refine nutritional aid programs, South Dakota’s legislature is deliberating House Bill 1056—an initiative aiming to prohibit the...
by jmason | Feb 16, 2026 | Sports
The recent tennis showdown at the Vandal Invitational added another chapter to the growing sports rivalry between Idaho and South Dakota—a narrative eagerly followed by sports enthusiasts across the region. As part of the women’s tennis non-conference...
