Category Archives: News
H3N2 Flu Strain Raises Stakes For South Dakota As New Season Begins
South Dakota enters the 2025-2026 influenza season after several recent winters marked by elevated flu activity, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. State health officials say influenz...
Todd Epp, Northern Plains News Dec 22, 2025
A Cold Window On Christmas: An Essay
I grew up believing Christmas was supposed to feel a certain way. The TV specials and the church programs promised warmth, wonder, and a kind of uncomplicated joy. But that never matched what I felt i...
Todd Epp, Northern Plain News Dec 21, 2025
Sturgis Area Arts Council January 2026 Events
Thursday, January 8 Armchair Travelers Book Club discussing Young Adult Novels Sturgis Public Library's Lushbough Room, 12:00 noon Thursday, January 8 Sturgis Area Arts Council Meeting Sturgis Public ...
Ryan R. Reider Dec 18, 2025
Missing The Screen: Only 1 In 5 Eligible Americans Get Life-Saving Lung Cancer Screening
Only about one in five Americans eligible for lung cancer screening actually get tested, missing a chance to prevent tens of thousands of deaths annually, according to a study published recently in th...
Todd Epp, Northern Plains News Dec 17, 2025
Stillbirth Study Reveals Hidden Crisis As South Dakota Faces Maternal Health Challenges
A major national study reveals nearly one in 150 pregnancies ends in stillbirth - a rate higher than previously reported - raising urgent questions about prevention efforts in South Dakota, where mate...
Todd Epp, Northern Plains News Dec 16, 2025
Spearfish High School Announces 2025 Fine Arts Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Spearfish High School Activities Department has announced its 2025 Fine Arts Hall of Fame class, honoring two alumni whose careers have left a lasting impact on the arts. This year's inductees are...
Claysen Davis Dec 15, 2025
The 4th Annual Black Hills Toy Drive A Success
Toy Distribution Date: December 20th, 2025 Time: 8am-2pm Location: Uptown Rapid (Rushmore Mall) Old K9 Bar Location 2200 N Maple St, Rapid City, SD However, we still need gifts for: Girls-aged 8-17 Bo...
Ryan R. Reider Dec 10, 2025
Tariffs Cut Deep Into South Dakota Farm Income As Federal Aid Surges
South Dakota farmers face widening financial losses as tariff-driven price drops collide with rising production costs, forcing taxpayers to cover billions in emergency payments that still trail behind...
Todd Epp, Northern Plains News Dec 10, 2025
Riverfront Broadcasting 2025 Feed The Need Food Drive For Feeding South Dakota A Success
Thanks to the tremendous support from our KDSJ, KOTA Radio, Eagle Country, X Rock, Q-92, and Z106-3 listeners, our Feed the Need Food Drive for Feeding South Dakota collected 5,157 pounds of food-prov...
Ryan R. Reider Dec 03, 2025
Rally Cases And Hospital Strain Stretch Into Winter: After The Roar
New federal charges, stacked county court calendars, and finalized hospital tallies show the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally continues to move through South Dakota's legal and medical systems months aft...
Todd Epp, Northern Plains News Dec 03, 2025




