Category Archives: News
Thune Splits With Trump On Tylenol, Free Speech
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is breaking with the Trump administration on two fronts - a warning about Tylenol and the government's role in what Ame...
Sep 26, 2025
Sturgis Rally Tax Collections Jump 13 Percent To $1.58 Million
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Tax collections from the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally totaled $1.58 million, marking a 13% increase over last year's $1.4 million, the South Dakota Department of...
Sep 25, 2025
GAO: Tribes Face Barriers In Energy Financing Program
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Tribal leaders across South Dakota and the Northern Plains face mounting barriers to developing energy projects despite billions in potential federal support, acc...
Sep 24, 2025
SD Committee Backs $650 Million Prison Plan; Lems, Hansen Vote No
(From Todd Epp, South Dakota Broadcasters Association) A joint legislative committee advanced Governor Larry Rhoden's $650 million men's prison plan on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 13 to 2, after exten...
Sep 23, 2025
As Sturgis Rally Grows, A Push To Brand It "Family Friendly"
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew crowds larger than last year's, but the roar of pipes is sharing space with a quieter message: bring the kids. City of Stur...
Sep 23, 2025
Spearfish Transportation Safety Action Plan Website Launched
The Spearfish Transportation Safety Action Plan website has launched! Learn about the plan and process, leave comments and ideas on an interaction public input map, find out about public engagement op...
Sep 20, 2025
Final Reading Of 2026 Spearish Appropriations Ordinance Scheduled For September, 22, 2025
The Spearfish City Council will consider the final reading of the 2026 appropriations (budget) ordinance during a Special Session at 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 22. The proposed budget totals $58,504,...
Sep 20, 2025
Analysis: What The Black Hills-NorthWestern Merger Could Mean For SD Utility Customers
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced Aug. 19 they will merge in an all-stock deal worth about $15.4 billion, according to Reuters. Under the agreem...
Sep 17, 2025
SD Expands Mountain Lion Hunting Zones In Black Hills
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is expanding the territory in the Black Hills where hunters can use dogs to chase mountain lions. The change appr...
Sep 12, 2025
The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter Is At Capacity
The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter has reached full capacity and is unable to accept additional animals at this time. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater said shelter staff are doing ever...
Sep 07, 2025
