SPEARFISH, South Dakota, June 29 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * Black Hills State University-Rapid City to Host 2026 South Dakota Basic Economic Development Course * Black Hills State University will host the South Dakota Basic Economic Development Course (SDBEDC), formerly known as Fuel the Growth, September 28 through October 1, at the BHSU-Rapid City campus. The four-day course is designed for professionals across economic and community development sect  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 29, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 6 states over the year ended May 2026 South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in May 2026, 2.1 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.1 percent, followed by California, 5.3 percent. In total, 18 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 4.3 percent  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * BREATHE-SD builds rural respiratory care workforce * In rural communities across South Dakota, access to healthcare often comes down to access to people. According to Marissa Trosen, director of the respiratory care program in South Dakota State University's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, this is especially true for those needing access to the specialized care provided by   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The SAVE Act Is Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced Across the Country The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may be stalled in Congress, but a new report from the Center for American Progress warns that state versions of the legislation are being advanced around the country, making it harder for eligible American citizens to vote. The report f  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Community members invited to conservation-focused Oak Lake Field Day * All are invited to learn more about conservation research projects and how South Dakota State University is preparing the next generation of conservationists at the upcoming Oak Lake Field Station Field Day. Hear from SDSU experts on a variety of conservation topics on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 19862 483rd Ave.  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Pro-Second Amendment Bill to Take Effect * PIERRE, S.D. - On July 1st, Governor Larry Rhoden's bill to deregulate suppressors and protect the 2nd Amendment will go into effect. SB 2 deregulates firearm suppressors at the state level by removing them from the definition of a "controlled weapon." "The right to keep and bear arms is a cornerstone of our freedom, and removing unnecessar  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley's 2026 Legislative Bills Become Law July 1 All 10 of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's bills that he proposed during the 2026 legislative session officially become law Wednesday, July 1. The measures were approved by legislators and signed by the Governor. "These bills protect our citizens from online predators, scammers,   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain. Sammons brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including clinical care, rehabilitation services and multi-site clinic operations. He currently serves as a clinic director for several Sanford locations across southwest Minne  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Research leadership structure realignment * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest. The changes align Sanford R  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care The Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Sioux Falls hospital was ranked 85 th in Cancer Care, 122 nd in Neurological Care, and 134 th in Gastrointestinal Care. The America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 29 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU to host trio of East River field days * Next week, the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will host three field days in eastern South Dakota. Each one will feature SDSU researchers sharing their expertise on a variety of topics applicable to local farmers and community members. "Our field days give South Dakotans the opportunity to hear   more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 29 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * University Art Galleries Presents Open Call Exhibition: 'Atmospheric Thinking' * "Atmospheric Thinking" is a juried open-call exhibition showcasing a selection of artwork that highlights contemporary perspectives across a range of media, exploring the many ways artists interpret atmosphere, whether environmental, emotional, social or imagined. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how a  more