South Dakota Grasslands Summit set for March 3-4
February 12, 2026
MITCHELL, S.D. – Building on the success of its first event, the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit returns with the
MITCHELL, S.D. – Building on the success of its first event, the 2026 South Dakota Grasslands Summit returns with the
Carolyn Rose (Loughlin) Burnham passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 73, at the Monument Health Hospice
“The last goodbye is the hardest one to say. This is where the cowboy rides away.” ~ George Strait We
Kathleen Sarephine Hart, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Kathy was born
Gale Harn was born on January 5, 1951, to Wade and Fern (Kennedy) Harn of Long Valley, South Dakota. The
Kristi Lynn Birkeland, 55, of rural Dupree, SD, beloved wife, Mom, daughter and a hard working rancher, passed away peacefully
Maria Holy Eagle (Canku Luta Omani Win) “She Walks the Red Road,” 74, peacefully embarked on her ancestral journey in
Mary Percy, Wall, S.D., died Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Center in New Underwood, S.D., at the
Dale Guptill, Interior, S.D., died on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home in rural Interior at the age of
Douglas John Freier, age 40, passed away December 1, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska, due to complications from a recent surgery.
ClaraAnn Norlin, of Belle Fourche, passed away peacefully at Legacy Living Center in Gillette, Wyoming on December 2, 2025. ClaraAnn
Eugene C. Burrer, 65, rural Adams County Farmer/Rancher, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Eugene Charles
LEAD, S.D. – Fire departments were called to battled a structure fire after flames broke out in a three-story home
Lane K. Briggs, 82, of Fort Pierre, passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2025. Visitation: 5:00-7:00pm, Sunday, November 30, 2025 at
STURGIS, S.D. – The announcement by the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) that there will no longer be hot
South and North Dakota are among the nation’s leading soybean producers. Farmers are asking for emergency federal taxpayer money to
STURGIS, S.D. – Facts. And feelings. The two don’t always go hand in hand – no more so than when it comes to kids and education. For two people, one […]
FAITH, SD – From a carnival midway to plenty of arena action, there is a full slate of activities planned
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest are warning livestock producers not to ignore the threat of New World Screwworm. Minnesota
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The U.S. Air Force is proposing expanding the Power River Training Complex. Spanning the skies over
RAPID CITY, SD – A Rapid City teenager was sentenced to two 15-year terms in the South Dakota State Penitentiary
SPEARFISH, SD – The South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) Hall of Fame honors employees who have served municipalities in South
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners about a rise of contractor fraud. Meade County Deputy
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water
PIERRE, S.D. – “Forever 605 Day” in South Dakota is a day to celebrate the state’s unique area code, 605,
During EMS Week, local services are voicing their concerns over being able to provide continuing services STURGIS, S.D. – National
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA has suspended imports of live cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico through southern ports of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA/APHIS announced that the Horse Protection Act (HPA) will delay the amendments of the final rule to February 1,
CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) reminds all livestock producers to vaccinate for anthrax in areas where it
Sale barns continue to see record-high prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Placements (and prices) grabbed headlines in the most recent USDA
SPEARFISH, S.D. — A Spearfish child care provider working at a licensed facility has been charged with first degree rape
Imports dominate 70% of the U.S. lamb and mutton market, leaving the domestic industry teetering on the brink of collapse,
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills into law on National Agriculture Day, March 18. “Ag is
Two Mexican nationals also ordered deported in separate cases RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two Mexican nationals in the country illegally
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills
YANKTON, S.D. – A leading beef processor is moving out of South Dakota after nearly a century in operation here.
STURGIS,S.D. – Not everyone gives a lot of thought about where their food, fiber, medicine, cosmetics, auto parts, (and THOUSANDS
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Mountainsides of dead trees were the backdrop of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation in the Black
PIERRE, S.D. – A bill adding a member to the Animal Industry Board is before Governor Larry Rhoden awaiting his signature. It adds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the fourth time in the past decade, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will write a new
HILL CITY, S.D. — A woman missing since August 2024 has been identified as the human remains found March 4
Changes include the Livestock Forage Program WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation that will affect multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Foreign ownership of U.S. ag land and businesses has long been a hot-button issue in parts of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Businesses such as ranch and farm operations will not incur any penalties or fines for not filing
AUSTIN, TX – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging all Texans to exercise extreme caution if they receive unsolicited
Agrees to provide ‘certain documents’ in remaining trials MINNEAPOLIS, MN – R-CALF, National Farmers Union and four fed cattle producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Imports are
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act on Thursday. The act would authorize the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and people across the Mount Rushmore State are doing their
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Two former employees are accused of stealing millions of dollars from a department of the Oglala
RAPID CITY, S.D. — According to federal court documents unsealed Jan. 8, 55-year-old Reed Thompson, Rapid City, has more victims
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota State Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History. Nominations
PIERRE, S.D. – State lawmakers opposed to Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed carbon capture pipeline are ineligible to file opposition to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Just days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a rule requiring businesses,
PIERRE, S.D. – Festive celebrations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present
PIERRE, S.D. — Several Deadwood casinos have been financially penalized for violating state gambling laws earlier this year. The South
RAPID CITY, S.D. -While teams fill The Monument for the Lakota Nation Invitational, a B-1B flyover will also be filling the
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Current Green Bay Packer tight end and former South Dakota State University standout, Tucker Kraft, is
LAS VEGAS, NV – Opening night at the 2024 PRCA Awards saw the spotlight shining on one of the most
RAPID CITY, S.D. –A Rapid City man has admitted to asking around 30 underage girls to send him nude pictures
PIERRE, S.D. — After being subpoenaed to appear before the South Dakota Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee, officials with
STURGIS, S.D. – – Wareing Motors is announcing its annual Food Drive, a community initiative designed to support local families
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Salvation Army of the Black Hills is looking for volunteers to ring its red kettle
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Multiple felony arrest warrants have been issued for 36-year-old Jayme Renee Fisher for probation violations related
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A civil rights lawsuit against a Rapid City hotel was canceled on the day it was
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. – After a six month-long investigation, Reed Thompson of Rapid City, S.D., is in custody facing numerous
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City continued its nine-day run on Saturday night with the PRCA Xtreme Broncs Match.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A suspect in a January shooting in Rapid City has been apprehended. On January 14, 2024,
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem named a 15-year veteran of the South Dakota Highway Patrol as the next superintendent,