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South Dakota received one grant totaling $145,000 for technical assistance in 2022 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Home vacancies in South Dakota down 0.4 percent in Q1

South Dakota’s home vacancy rate was 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

Tuition and fees at University of South Dakota for in-state students among the lowest in South Dakota in 2022

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, were $9,432 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Tuition and fees at University of South Dakota for in-state students among the highest in South Dakota in 2022

College costs for in-state students at the University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, were $9,432 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota average $187,756 for Q3

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 averaged $187,756, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $363,000 for planning in 2022

South Dakota received two grants totaling $363,000 for planning in 2022 from the US Economic Development Administration.

2022: Northern State University charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-South Dakota students

College costs for in-state students at Northern State University, in Aberdeen, were $8,845 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 7.7% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

2022: Northern State University charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-South Dakota students

College costs for in-state students at Northern State University, in Aberdeen, were $8,845 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Gov. Noem Announces Additional Guard Missions in Response to Winter Storms

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

On December 23, 2022, Gov. Kristi Noem announced additional missions that are being undertaken by the South Dakota National Guard in response to the winter storms across South Dakota.

Gov. Noem Declares Winter Storm Emergency

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

Activates National Guard

Gov. Noem Appoints Melissa Magstadt as Secretary of Health

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Melissa Magstadt as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Health.

I Heard the Bells

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season are all the Christmas songs that we pass down from generation to generation.

Labor Department Provides Funding for High School Apprenticeship Programs

The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has awarded four recipients $35,500 each to assist in the development of high school registered apprenticeships through the Pathway Partnership Initiative.

Gov. Noem Says GAB Board Made the Right Decision

On December 21, 2022, Gov. Kristi Noem issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Board’s (GAB) decision to dismiss the frivolous complaint regarding her use of the state airplane to conduct state business.

Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices Statewide for Winter Storm

On December 21, 2022, Gov. Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices statewide to be closed Thursday, Dec. 22, because of the winter storm in South Dakota. With offices already closed on Friday and Monday for Christmas, state offices are planning to be open on Tuesday.

Gov. Noem Announces Next Steps on State Investments in China