by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Arts & Culture
The enchanting prairies of South Dakota are set to echo with the timeless verses of William Shakespeare as the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival (SDSF) proudly announces auditions for its much-anticipated 2026 production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” This...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Sports
The women’s sports landscape witnessed significant changes this week as the women’s Other Top 25 rankings experienced a shake-up with North Dakota State and Colorado State making their debut in the top 10. This alternate ranking list, which evaluates the prowess...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Sports
The Watertown Public Opinion/Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week Poll has triumphantly returned, capturing the attention of northeastern South Dakota. After a brief hiatus for the Preseason Player of the Year polls, this popular poll is back, covering the intense first...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Business
Economic Repercussions and Resilience: South Dakota’s Farm Economy and Fiscal LandscapeOn Wednesday, December 17, South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson presented a comprehensive analysis of the state’s economic situation to the state Banking...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Health
South Dakota, with its vast prairies and rich agricultural heritage, stands at the forefront of veterinary science, thanks largely to the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL). The ADRDL, integral to South Dakota’s efforts to maintain the...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Health
On December 22, 2025, Jackie Hendry of SDPB published an insightful analysis comparing South Dakota’s proposal for the Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program to other state initiatives nationwide. With $50 billion earmarked for...
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Obituaries
Geoffrey Paul Peterson, a beloved resident of South Dakota, passed away peacefully at the age of 33 on December 20, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain, SD. Born on February 5, 1992, in the city of Mitchell, Geoffrey was a ray of sunshine to everyone...
by jmason | Dec 21, 2025 | Arts & Culture
by jmason | Dec 21, 2025 | Technology
As the world propels forward into the era of technology and innovation, South Dakota stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised to stake its claim as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. Senator Casey Crabtree underlines this opportunity in his...