South Dakota’s global trade surge: Gov. Larry Rhoden showcased South Dakota’s booming export missions—from Mexico to Taiwan—and new partnerships with India and Kenya at the 2025 Midwest Agricultural Export Summit, opening doors for agri-exports, tourism and student exchanges — find out how.
Low per-student investment: A new U.S. Census Bureau study finds South Dakota spends just $12,005 per student—the seventh-lowest nationally—despite a 1.25% funding bump in early 2025 — find out what that means for local schools.
2025 grandstand lineup unveiled: The South Dakota State Fair kicks off with back-to-back nights of Tuff Hedeman bull riding, then brings in Larry the Cable Guy, Lee Brice, The All-American Rejects and a high-octane truck and tractor pull — find out the full lineup.
Mitchell plant offers farmers stability: The $500 million High Plains Processing facility near Mitchell, opening in mid-October, will turn up to 37 million bushels of soybeans a year into meal, hulls and lecithin to meet rising U.S. biofuel demand amid export uncertainty — find out how it could reshape South Dakota farming.
Local business supports Alzheimer’s: 605 Running Company donated 10% of all in-store sales at its two Sioux Falls shops on Sunday to the Alzheimer’s Association through its Give Back Day program — find out how they’re making an impact.
Other South Dakota headlines this week
- $2M Powerball ticket sold in South Dakota
- Lawmaker considers curbing Black Hills water use
- South Dakota unemployment rate remains lowest nationwide
- BIG Idea Competition returns to South Dakota
- State approves $760K for SD airport upgrades
- Recharge across South Dakota’s seven best towns
