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Lottery winners announced for February week ending February 20

By Rushmore State News | Feb 21, 2025

Check out last week's winners and the prizes claimed of $1,000 or more.

Highway 16A in Custer State Park closed for church relocation

By Rushmore State News | Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Highway 16A in Custer State Park will experience a temporary closure on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Interstate 229 nighttime closures set for February in Sioux Falls

By Rushmore State News | Feb 20, 2025

Two nighttime closures are planned for Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls to allow crews to work on sign structures.

9 H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in South Dakota in 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in South Dakota submitted nine H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Bridge repairs scheduled on Interstate 29 near Jefferson & Elk Point

By Rushmore State News | Feb 17, 2025

Work is set to begin on Interstate 29 at exit 9, with construction projected to start at exit 15 by late April.

SDDOT outlines plans for 2025 spring load restrictions

By Rushmore State News | Feb 13, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that highway maintaining authorities may impose load restrictions on roads between February 15 and April 30.

Small business optimism index drops amid rising uncertainty

By Rushmore State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8, marking the third consecutive month above the long-term average of 98 over 51 years.

Public invited to discuss future plans for Brookings area transportation

By Rushmore State News | Feb 10, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with the City of Brookings, is organizing a public meeting open house to discuss the development of a long-range transportation plan for the Brookings area.

Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

South Dakota experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

South Dakota DOT announces meeting for highway reconstruction in Pine Ridge

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced an informational meeting to discuss the reconstruction project of U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 407 in Pine Ridge.

South Dakota allocates nearly $19 million for water infrastructure projects

By Rushmore State News | Feb 3, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has announced the approval of nearly $19 million in low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects across the state.

NFIB outlines legislative goals amid slow start to South Dakota session

By Rushmore State News | Jan 27, 2025

South Dakota's National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has unveiled its key legislative priorities for the 2025 session.

Lane reduction set for I-229 northbound in Sioux Falls starting January 27

By Rushmore State News | Jan 24, 2025

Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, Interstate 229 northbound in Sioux Falls will undergo a lane reduction.

Small business optimism rises amid improved economic outlook

By Rushmore State News | Jan 23, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a notable increase in December, rising by 3.4 points to reach 105.1.

2023: South Dakota ranks 25th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,814,796

By Rushmore State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, South Dakota received $6,814,796 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 25th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

FOIA Request Sent to South Dakota Board Of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on January 7, 2025

By Rushmore State News | Jan 7, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota Board Of Regents regarding state university employees' salaries on January 7, 2025.

Analysis: South Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Jan 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Rushmore State News shows that South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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In South Dakota, 628 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Rushmore State News | Jan 1, 2025

South Dakota registered 628 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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South Dakota receives 1 EDA grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 30, 2024

South Dakota received one grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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