Armstrong seeks storm aid: North Dakota’s governor has requested a major disaster declaration from FEMA after storms knocked out power for 16,000 residents and damaged electrical infrastructure — learn what this could mean for affected counties.
South Dakota’s top employers: Forbes and Statista surveyed over 160,000 employees and named five standout workplaces in the state, led by Sioux Falls–based Avera Health — find out who made the cut.
Phones locked, social buzz: As the school year starts, one-third of South Dakota districts lock away high schoolers’ cellphones to boost classroom engagement and face-to-face interaction, while others refine rules to teach digital citizenship — find out how it’s working.
Flavortown hits convenience stores: Starting this month, Circle K and Holiday gas stations in South Dakota and nine other states are serving 11 Guy Fieri–inspired items, from a Mac N’ Cheese Burger to the Sweet Heat Chicken & Waffle Sandwich — find out where to try them.
Bridge honors WWI hero: The VA will dedicate the Fallen Heroes Bridge in Buffalo, SD on Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m., honoring Private Elmer A. Albertson’s service in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and his ultimate sacrifice — learn what this tribute entails.
Other South Dakota headlines this week
- SDSU criminology interns gain real-world police experience
- Unwind in South Dakota’s stress-free weekend towns
- Winter coat giveaway coming to Sioux Falls
- Black Hills, NorthWestern announced South Dakota merger
- Sanford Medical tops Dakotas hospital rankings
- Howard FFA team wins Farm Safety Quiz
