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Agreement between Rapid City, Dakota State to shore up city cybersecurity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City’s Legal and Finance Committee approved a memorandum of understanding between the City and DSU as a promise to cooperate in participating in the Secure SD Cybersecurity Program. This is funded by a $7 million...

Downtown Sioux Falls restaurants reach out, talk reality of owning a small business
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A couple of downtown Sioux Falls restaurants are reaching out a hand for help. Roots of Brasil opened just over three years ago, but its owners have already started to worry about the pace of business,...

Sioux Falls Public Service Trunk or Treat postponed due to rain
A trunk-or-treat event that was supposed to be held Oct. 14 has been postponed due to rain in Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Public Service Trunk or Treat, which was set for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Howard Wood Field parking lot, will be postponed to...

South Dakota Students Can Explore Healthcare Careers Through Scrubs Camps
PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announces the return of Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds for the 2025-2026 school year. “Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds provide high school and middle school students across the state with hands-on...
Longtime Sioux Falls advertising company acquires Rapid…
Sioux Falls-based marketing agency Fresh Produce has acquired Rapid City firm Midwest Marketing. The acquisition follows the retirement of Midwest Marketing's founder and owner, Dawn Claymore. Both agencies will continue to operate independently...

Marshall Selberg's announcement to run for Sioux Falls mayor
Former City Councilor Marshall Selberg announces his mayoral campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls.Samantha Laurey / Argus LeaderFormer City Councilor Marshall Selberg announces his mayoral...

Banana Ball World Tour making 1st trip to South Dakota
It’s a legendary homer for Sioux Falls: The Banana Ball World Tour is coming to town. The Savannah Bananas barnstorming baseball team is commencing their first-ever championship tour, featuring six teams playing more than 60 games apiece across 45...

Midco renews sponsorship for Sioux Falls aquatic center in $3.5M deal
The City of Sioux Falls announced in an Oct. 15 press conference that Midco has renewed its title sponsorship of the Midco Aquatic Center for the next decade. The $3.5 million agreement will continue the partnership between the city and the...

Midco renews sponsorship of Sioux Falls indoor aquatic center
The City of Sioux Falls' public aquatic center is keeping its name. Midco announced Wednesday that the company will continue to sponsor the indoor facility at Spellerberg Park at 22nd Street and Western Avenue. “Our title sponsorship of the Midco...

Zimmer: As NIL, transfer portal crush mid-majors, South Dakota State finds ways to deal
BROOKINGS — The transfer portal has been hitting mid-major programs hard since it arrived in college basketball, and South Dakota State hasn't been immune. Baylor Scheierman, Zeke Mayo and Oscar Cluff were all impact players for the Jackrabbits...

Downtown Sioux Falls Pork Showdown highlight: Fernson Downtown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Downtown Sioux Falls Pork Showdown is in full swing as over 25 downtown restaurants feature their unique pork creations. “I’m always thinking about food and menu items just because that’s how my brain is...
South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 6
There was a Missouri Valley Football Conference reunion of sorts in Pittsburgh on Sunday, as two of the best to play college football in South Dakota went head-to-head when the Steelers hosted the Browns. On offense for Pittsburgh was guard Mason...

Former councilor Marshall Selberg launches run for Sioux Falls mayor
Former city councilor Marshall Selberg launched his mayoral campaign in an Oct. 15 speech, highlighting his experience and interest in collaboration as benefits he'd bring to the role. Selberg, a realtor who represented the city's Southwest...

Rapid City prepares for opioid settlement dollars
Rapid City officials are questioning how to use a multi-million-dollar settlement related to generic opioids. One alderman says now is the time to build a plan. Rapid City Is expected to benefit from a $720-million settlement against several...

Best NFL players born in South Dakota
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Former South Dakota state employee indicted for falsifying child abuse investigation reports
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a former state employee has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly falsifying official documents related to a child abuse investigation. 56-year-old Nova...

Insects remain present until hard freeze in South Dakota
Posted on October 15, 2025 by - KSDN News, Local News, Pheasant Country News, Point 106.7 News, Pure Country News, Sunny 97.7 News, The Rock News PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- We’ve had some frost in central South Dakota, but not a hard freeze yet which...

Nominations Open for South Dakota’s First-Ever “Rising Award” Honoring Community Leaders
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nominations are now being accepted for the state’s first-ever Rising Award. South Dakota’s First Lady, Sandy Rhoden, says she wants to recognize South Dakotans who bring a positive light to their respective communities....

Mitchell Students Honored for Blue Ribbon Wins at 2025 South Dakota State Fair
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) At the Mitchell Board of Education meeting Tuesday night they took time to celebrate local student achievement, as dozens of Mitchell students were recognized for earning blue ribbons at the 2025 South Dakota State...

North Dakota State, South Dakota State lead FCS football committee's first top 10 rankings of 2025
Seven weeks of the 2025 FCS football season are in the books, with six weeks of action remaining. That's about the halfway point, so there's no better time for the Division I Football Championship Committee to reveal its first in-season top-10...