South Dakota.
state of the United States of America
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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enCore Energy Corp. is seeking approval for a uranium project in South Dakota.Well supported3 reports
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Kristi Noem previously served as DHS Secretary.Well supported5 reports
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South Dakota leverages its national market for international trade.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Trade dispute is impacting materials flowing into South Dakota.Some support1 report
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South Dakota and Kansas share an agricultural outlook concerning the Great Plains states.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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North Sioux City and Cherokee are located in the state of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Mike Rounds seeks reelection to the Senate and Marty Jackley runs for the House in South Dakota, with NFIB endorsing both candidates.Some support1 report
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Larry Rhoden is running for SD governor, and the primary results show he carried Lawrence and Butte counties. His home county is Meade.Some support3 reports
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The history of the Acker family is documented as spanning several different states, including South Dakota, Crawford County, Idaho, Arizona, and Georgia.Some support1 report
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South Dakota is directing $13 million through the Department of Health & Human Services for crisis services.Some support1 report
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USPS is upgrading its Sioux Falls facility to a regional hub while Mike Rounds monitors service standards and executive conduct.Some support4 reports
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Drought impacts hay availability and price, and low cattle numbers affect regional markets across North, South, and Minnesota.Some support2 reports
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Elected officials in South Dakota, including Senator Reed and Representative Hunt, are addressing issues such as EMS pressure and rural service gaps.Some support1 report
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South Dakota state invests to establish a defense cluster in Rapid City, attracting major industry investment from Northrop Grumman.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Northrop Grumman is establishing an office in Rapid City, South Dakota, leveraging the state's defense cluster investments and base locations.Some support1 report
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Davison County operates under state revenue guidelines.Some support1 report
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Christopher Miles, the state's public defender, proposed expanding public defense services in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Funds support economic development in South Dakota, with Governor Larry Rhoden directing state policy and funding.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Rhoden plans to integrate national security considerations into South Dakota's economic development strategy.Some support1 report
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Base operations of Northrop Grumman are being conducted in South Dakota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The American Indian Movement controlled a town in South Dakota, an occupation that was reported by the New York Times.Some support1 report
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Trish Ladner was identified as a state representative of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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John Long was involved in local community events in South Dakota on September 22, 2026.Some support1 report
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Dakota State University launches a statewide program in South Dakota.Some support2 reports
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Medicare costs are influencing discretionary spending, with relocating to South Dakota cited as a measure to lower costs.Some support1 report
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Haakon County is located within the state boundaries of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Bills governing state policy and technology use were introduced in South Dakota.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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A new federal pricing model was announced at the White House, impacting state policy issues in South Dakota.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The article is based in South Dakota, specifically in the city of Rapid City.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Archer, a medical professional, practices in the area of Rapid City, South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. announced plans to move its facility to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Senators Thune and Rounds advanced their respective bills through a committee in South Dakota.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Tax cuts passed in South Dakota resulted in $82 billion in savings for filers.Some support1 report
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Summit Carbon Pipelines is seeking permits and considering various routes through multiple states, including Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota, for its CO2 transport project.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A comparison shows that North Dakotans pay higher taxes than South Dakotans.Some support1 report
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is pushing for new legislation.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A lawmaker sponsored a constitutional amendment and the Attorney General interpreted the state's health law in South Dakota.Some support2 reports
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Edmunds County, South Dakota, is hosting proposed CAFOs under state oversight while facing local zoning challenges.Some support1 report
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Severe weather conditions are expected in Dickinson County, and severe thunderstorms are possible in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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Pennington County operates under South Dakota election laws.Some support1 report
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Addressed concerns of South Dakota farmers regarding policy, specifically discussing the executive order on pesticides with Secretary Rollins.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Cottonwood Field Station is located in western South Dakota.Some support2 reports
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NOAA monitors the potential for extreme weather events across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, driven by El Niño and Pacific Ocean warming.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flood threat centers across South Dakota; heavy rain caused flooding in Cass County; weather pattern affects Great Lakes region.Some support1 report
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Low runoff levels are affecting Fort Peck and Garrison reservoirs, with contributions from South Dakota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Rising fuel costs are straining the business operations of the trucking industry in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Promising Futures Fund expanded into Sioux Falls High Schools to address low-income student needs in the Sioux Falls School District.Some support1 report
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The League of Women Voters advocated for voters regarding state law changes in South Dakota.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit challenging state procedures in South Dakota, while Monae Johnson was involved in instructing auditors.Some support3 reports
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The South Dakota Arts Council receives grants and services from the National Endowment for the Arts, serving artists and schools statewide from its base in Pierre.Some support1 report
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River flooding caused damage in North Sioux City, which is located in South Dakota, while the river also flows through Iowa.Some support1 report
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Lars Herseth has been reported to have served as an agricultural leader in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment is located in South Dakota, coinciding with the release of a UNEP report on climate goals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A scientist involved in the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment in South Dakota is leading detector research, with results presented at a conference in Japan.Some support1 report
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Stephanie Herseth Sandlin served in the South Dakota Senate and currently holds the position of president of Augustana University.Some support3 reports
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Soybean processors, mostly from South Dakota, are accepting loads at Volga and Miller locations, with Sinner serving as VP of supply chain at SB&B Foods.Some support1 report
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Peterson Farms Seed is selling its products across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Plant Salsola tragus was introduced via agricultural shipments and is spreading through materials and infrastructure in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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The Wind Cave herd has been moved to Mexico as part of a restoration of its historical bison range.Some support1 report
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What's reaching South Dakota
Recent events traced to South Dakota, step by stepAround South Dakota this week
News at the entities that move South Dakota most-
Marty Jackley StructuralA task force has recommended the expansion of the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission.Moves South Dakota
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John Thune StructuralUS-Israeli strikes trigger a war, leading to the US allowing oil sales as a means to end the conflict.Moves South Dakota
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Department of Social Services StructuralSocial Services in New York is facing high caseloads, and Diane Jones developed new pay grades for the department.Moves South Dakota
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Sioux Falls StructuralSioux Falls hosts economic briefings on regional issues, coinciding with tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.Moves South Dakota
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Mike Rounds StructuralPENTAGON briefers answered questions for Mike Rounds, and the PENTAGON tailored pitches toward Democrats like Mark Kelly.Moves South Dakota
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Nebraska OperationalAAA reports average regular gas prices in the state of Iowa/Nebraska.Moves South Dakota
Connections
The 40 strongest of 715, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chamberlain Structural
Chamberlain is geographically and jurisdictionally contained within the borders of South Dakota.
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Fall River County Structural
Fall River County is geographically and politically included within the borders of South Dakota state.
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Meade County Structural
Meade County is administratively and legally contained within the borders of South Dakota.
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John Thune Structural
Thune serves as the elected Senator representing the interests and political concerns of South Dakota in the U.S. Senate.
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Larry Rhoden Structural
Larry Rhoden serves as the Governor of South Dakota, exercising executive and legislative authority over the state.
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Mike Rounds Structural
Mike Rounds serves as a U.S. Senator whose professional role is dedicated to representing the interests of South Dakota.
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Marty Jackley Structural
Marty Jackley holds the elected office of Attorney General, executing legal and policy functions on behalf of the state of South Dakota.
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Vitalant Structural
Vitalant serves as the critical regional blood supply provider addressing shortages within South Dakota.
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Kristi Noem Shared context
Kristi Noem served as the elected Governor of South Dakota during her tenure.
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Department of Social Services Structural
The state budget and social programs rely on the Department of Social Services for operational funds and program execution.
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Missouri River Structural
South Dakota's weather patterns influence the Missouri River's flow, which is utilized by the state for water systems.
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Monae Johnson Structural
Monae Johnson holds the formal governmental office of Secretary of State for South Dakota.
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South Dakota Department of Public Safety Structural
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety operates under the legal and regulatory authority of the State of South Dakota.
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Sioux Falls Structural
Sioux Falls functions as a major incorporated city within the borders of South Dakota, subject to its laws and contributing to its economy.
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T. Denny Sanford Structural
T. Denny Sanford's investments and philanthropy have fundamentally shaped South Dakota's modern medical and educational infrastructure.
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National Park Service Structural
South Dakota partners with the NPS, providing financial cost recovery and hosting operations for the Mount Rushmore memorial site.
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Nebraska Operational
The states are operationally linked through shared environmental risks, interconnected economic sectors, and shared resource management systems.
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Nevada Operational
The states engage in competitive markets while sharing operational contexts, including resource flows and policy alignment.
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Pennington County Structural
Pennington County is an administrative subdivision of South Dakota, which provides funding and oversight to the county.
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Tony Venhuizen Structural
Tony Venhuizen holds the formal political office of Lieutenant Governor within South Dakota state government.
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William Edward Smith Structural
The individual holds executive authority over the state, demonstrated by the approval of a disaster declaration.
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South Dakota State University Structural
The state government relies on the university for research, services, and economic development contributions.
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Dusty Johnson Operational
Dusty Johnson is actively campaigning for and representing South Dakota in various political capacities.
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Partridge Structural
The individual holds a formal role on the Board of Regents that guides policy for the state's public universities.
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North Dakota Operational
The two states are linked through shared agricultural challenges, economic comparisons, and mutual political and environmental influences.
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Edmunds County Structural
The state of South Dakota mandates the hosting of controlled agricultural fire outposts within Edmunds County under its functional oversight.
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supreme court Structural
South Dakota's legal matters, including voting rights and appeals, are subject to the jurisdiction and rulings of the Supreme Court.
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Northern State University Structural
The university is formally integrated and operates as part of the state's public education system.
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Rapid City Structural
Rapid City is a municipality geographically situated within South Dakota, functioning as a key administrative and economic hub for the state.
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city council Structural
South Dakota law provides the regulatory framework under which the city council must operate and approve its budget.
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Merrill Structural
Merrill holds the leadership position of the South Dakota Democratic Party.
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League of Women Voters Operational
The League of Women Voters actively monitors, petitions, and initiates lawsuits challenging the laws and procedures of South Dakota.
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Minnehaha County Structural
The county is geographically and politically located within the borders of the state.
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Stephen L. Davis Transactional
A scheduled delivery of the B-21 Raider is forecast to take place in South Dakota.
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Toby Operational
The two entities are engaged in a competitive political process for the state's gubernatorial nomination.
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Jamie Smith Structural
Jamie Smith serves as a state senator representing South Dakota.
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Storm Prediction Center Operational
The Storm Prediction Center issues severe weather risk warnings and tracks storms that impact South Dakota.
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South Dakota Arts Council Structural
The Arts Council operates as a functional body within the state structure, mandated to serve the artistic and educational needs of South Dakota.
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Chris Karr Shared context
Chris Karr serves as the state Senate President Pro Tempore of South Dakota.
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Christopher Miles Structural
Christopher Miles serves as the state's public defender and proposes policy expansions within South Dakota.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
43 events- South Dakota leverages its national market for international trade.
- Trade dispute is impacting materials flowing into South Dakota.
- North Sioux City and Cherokee are located in the state of South Dakota.
- Mike Rounds seeks reelection to the Senate and Marty Jackley runs for the House in South Dakota, with NFIB endorsing both candidates.
- The history of the Acker family is documented as spanning several different states, including South Dakota, Crawford County, Idaho, Arizona, and Georgia.
- South Dakota is directing $13 million through the Department of Health & Human Services for crisis services.
- USPS is upgrading its Sioux Falls facility to a regional hub while Mike Rounds monitors service standards and executive conduct.
- Drought impacts hay availability and price, and low cattle numbers affect regional markets across North, South, and Minnesota.
- Elected officials in South Dakota, including Senator Reed and Representative Hunt, are addressing issues such as EMS pressure and rural service gaps.
- South Dakota state invests to establish a defense cluster in Rapid City, attracting major industry investment from Northrop Grumman.
- Northrop Grumman is establishing an office in Rapid City, South Dakota, leveraging the state's defense cluster investments and base locations.
- Davison County operates under state revenue guidelines.
- Christopher Miles, the state's public defender, proposed expanding public defense services in South Dakota.
- Rhoden plans to integrate national security considerations into South Dakota's economic development strategy.
- Base operations of Northrop Grumman are being conducted in South Dakota.
- The American Indian Movement controlled a town in South Dakota, an occupation that was reported by the New York Times.
- Trish Ladner was identified as a state representative of South Dakota.
- John Long was involved in local community events in South Dakota on September 22, 2026.
- Dakota State University launches a statewide program in South Dakota.
- Medicare costs are influencing discretionary spending, with relocating to South Dakota cited as a measure to lower costs.
- Haakon County is located within the state boundaries of South Dakota.
- A new federal pricing model was announced at the White House, impacting state policy issues in South Dakota.
- Archer, a medical professional, practices in the area of Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Tax cuts passed in South Dakota resulted in $82 billion in savings for filers.
- A comparison shows that North Dakotans pay higher taxes than South Dakotans.
- A lawmaker sponsored a constitutional amendment and the Attorney General interpreted the state's health law in South Dakota.
- Edmunds County, South Dakota, is hosting proposed CAFOs under state oversight while facing local zoning challenges.
- Pennington County operates under South Dakota election laws.
- NOAA monitors the potential for extreme weather events across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, driven by El Niño and Pacific Ocean warming.
- Flood threat centers across South Dakota; heavy rain caused flooding in Cass County; weather pattern affects Great Lakes region.
- Rising fuel costs are straining the business operations of the trucking industry in South Dakota.
- Promising Futures Fund expanded into Sioux Falls High Schools to address low-income student needs in the Sioux Falls School District.
- The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit challenging state procedures in South Dakota, while Monae Johnson was involved in instructing auditors.
- The South Dakota Arts Council receives grants and services from the National Endowment for the Arts, serving artists and schools statewide from its base in Pierre.
- River flooding caused damage in North Sioux City, which is located in South Dakota, while the river also flows through Iowa.
- Lars Herseth has been reported to have served as an agricultural leader in South Dakota.
- The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment is located in South Dakota, coinciding with the release of a UNEP report on climate goals.
- A scientist involved in the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment in South Dakota is leading detector research, with results presented at a conference in Japan.
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin served in the South Dakota Senate and currently holds the position of president of Augustana University.
- Soybean processors, mostly from South Dakota, are accepting loads at Volga and Miller locations, with Sinner serving as VP of supply chain at SB&B Foods.
- Peterson Farms Seed is selling its products across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
- Plant Salsola tragus was introduced via agricultural shipments and is spreading through materials and infrastructure in South Dakota.
- The Wind Cave herd has been moved to Mexico as part of a restoration of its historical bison range.
August 2026
4 events- South Dakota and Kansas share an agricultural outlook concerning the Great Plains states.
- Funds support economic development in South Dakota, with Governor Larry Rhoden directing state policy and funding.
- Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.
- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is pushing for new legislation.
July 2026
6 events- Larry Rhoden is running for SD governor, and the primary results show he carried Lawrence and Butte counties. His home county is Meade.
- Bills governing state policy and technology use were introduced in South Dakota.
- The article is based in South Dakota, specifically in the city of Rapid City.
- Severe weather conditions are expected in Dickinson County, and severe thunderstorms are possible in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
- Addressed concerns of South Dakota farmers regarding policy, specifically discussing the executive order on pesticides with Secretary Rollins.
- The League of Women Voters advocated for voters regarding state law changes in South Dakota.
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June 2026
7 events- enCore Energy Corp. is seeking approval for a uranium project in South Dakota.
- Kristi Noem previously served as DHS Secretary.
- Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. announced plans to move its facility to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Senators Thune and Rounds advanced their respective bills through a committee in South Dakota.
- Summit Carbon Pipelines is seeking permits and considering various routes through multiple states, including Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota, for its CO2 transport project.
- Cottonwood Field Station is located in western South Dakota.
- Low runoff levels are affecting Fort Peck and Garrison reservoirs, with contributions from South Dakota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.