Another gold rush looms: Skyrocketing prices over $3,000 an ounce have reignited proposals for open-pit and underground mines in South Dakota’s Black Hills, drawing tribal and environmental opposition over potential scars on sacred lands and waterways — find out.
Red meat meets diet quality: A South Dakota State University study of nearly 5,000 adults shows that lean red meat in high-quality diets boosts key brain-health nutrients and gut microbiome diversity linked to mental wellness — find out how.
Chabad Jewish hub breaks ground: On Aug. 12, Sioux Falls leaders and community members marked the start of the state’s first Chabad Jewish Community Center, a 15,000-square-foot facility with a synagogue, classrooms and a kosher kitchen — find out what’s next.
Medical school sets sights on Sioux Falls: USD will relocate its only medical school from Vermillion to Sanford Health facilities in 2027, with a new $150 million campus slated within a decade to boost clinical and research access — learn what this means for students and the community.
Chamber Winds’ debut album: The SDSU faculty-led ensemble released Moxie in June, featuring seven evocative works performed by top Midwest artists and recorded in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center — find out why it’s a milestone.
Other South Dakota headlines this week
- South Dakota State seeks to regain $66 million
- South Dakota fire departments receive $10,000 grant
- Special Olympics South Dakota hosts area tournaments
- Bridge to honor Vietnam veteran August 30
- South Dakota invests $1.8M in energy, manufacturing
- Eleven inducted into SD Hall of Fame