Category Archives: News
South Dakota Unemployment Falls To 1.8 Percent In March
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) South Dakota's unemployment rate dropped to 1.8 percent in March, down one-tenth of a point from February and among the lowest in the nation. The state's labor fo...
Apr 22, 2025
Home Insurance Costs In South Dakota Are Rising Faster Than Most Regional States
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Homeowners in South Dakota are paying sharply higher insurance premiums, with rates rising faster than in most neighboring states due to severe weather and the in...
Apr 21, 2025
Sturgis Area Arts Council May 2025 Events
Thursday, May 1 Armchair Travelers Book Club will be discussing the works of Willa Cather and Ivan Doig Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room, 12:00 pm Auditions for "My Fair Lady" Sunday, May 4 fro...
Apr 20, 2025
South Dakota Rural And Urban Areas Split In Economic Success
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Your wallet, your job, and your community are all feeling the pinch of South Dakota's economic stagnation, even as some cities boom. It's a tale of two economies ...
Apr 17, 2025
Apply Now For Spearfish Summer/Seasonal Positions
The City of Spearfish is hiring for upcoming seasonal positions. CLICK HERE for more information and to apply! Public Works/Parks Department Laborers: Parks, Recreation, & Forestry; Cemetery; Spec...
Apr 16, 2025
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 26, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an awareness event which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drug...
Apr 15, 2025
According To Recent Polls Most Regional Governors Rate Well
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) South Dakota's new governor, Larry Rhoden, a Republican, has emerged as one of the region's most popular state executives, according to recent polling data showin...
Apr 11, 2025
31st Annual Taste of Spearfish Coming Up In 2025
Join the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce at the 31st Annual Taste of Spearfish on Monday, April 28th. This is your opportunity to try many local specialties all in one convenient location. Bring yo...
Apr 09, 2025
SD Tackles Infrastructure Challenges Across Multiple Fronts
From aging rural bridges to water systems in need of modernization, South Dakota confronts major infrastructure challenges requiring substantial investments and novel approaches across virtually every...
Apr 04, 2025
Sen. Rounds Co-Sponsors Bill To Keep AM Radio In New Vehicles
South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds has joined a bipartisan effort to ensure AM radio remains available in all new vehicles, citing the medium's importance for rural communities and emergency communications...
Apr 03, 2025
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
