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South Dakota: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $1,327 per capita to residents.

South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late February

By Rushmore State News | Feb 28, 2025

The South Dakota Lottery has announced the winners for the week of February 21 to February 27, 2025.

South Dakota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Feb. 22

By C. F. Stockton | Feb 25, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 15.

South Dakota sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in South Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Tabor-Platte rail trail feasibility study meetings announced by SDDOT

By Rushmore State News | Feb 24, 2025

Public meetings have been scheduled to discuss the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study.

South Dakota suspends Lucky for Life sales due to system error

By Rushmore State News | Feb 23, 2025

Due to a system error, the South Dakota Lottery has temporarily suspended sales of the Lucky for Life game.

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.

2025: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Feb. 15

By C. F. Stockton | Feb 18, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 8.

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.

South Dakota: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in South Dakota in Q4 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from South Dakota in the fourth quarter of 2024.

2025: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Feb. 8

By C. F. Stockton | Feb 11, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 1.

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