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Native Pop arts festival runs through the weekend in Rapid City

Jun 29, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

Another edition of the Native Pop festival in Rapid City is another chance for artists emerging and established to find an audience. With styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, every show brings something new. The artist reception and award ceremony was held at the Suzie Cappa gallery in downtown Rapid City, and the main show continues through Sunday. James Star Comes Out was named the best in show.
Brookings approves $580,000 child care allocation

Jun 28, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

The Brookings City Council has approved funding to expand child care services in the community. In total, more than a half million additional funds were added to the school district. The $580,000 was initially allocated to the Brookings Economic Development Corporation and will fund new projects at the school district and local Boys and Girls Club. State Sen. and community economic director Tim Reed said this shift in funding will benefit every group involved. “It really is a win-win," Reed said.
Public encouraged to report damage following historic flooding

Jun 27, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

After historic flooding in East River some are beginning to pick up the pieces, and others have lost everything. In some communities, recovery is only just beginning. The flooding across southeast South Dakota is, according to the National Weather Service, the most severe flood event in South Dakota since 2019, resulting in total home losses and one confirmed death. Jason Wescott is the emergency management director for Union County, one of the hardest hit areas.
Group submits petition to refer new South Dakota pipeline regulations

Jun 27, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

The South Dakota secretary of state’s office says a group opposing new pipeline regulations has filed a petition to place the issue on the November ballet. Lawmakers passed a bill this year in response to conflict over a proposed carbon sequestration pipeline. The group opposing the bill cites issues with local control, property rights and safety concerns. They gathered signatures to refer the law, meaning South Dakota voters will have the final say.
SD Farmers Union applauds DOJ plan addressing anticompetitive ag practices

Jun 26, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an expansion of resources to address antitrust issues in agriculture. The DOJ intends to expand hiring of attorneys for its Chicago office to assist with primarily antitrust, competition and fairness issues within agricultural supply chains, the department announced this week. Doug Sombke is the president of South Dakota Farmers Union. He said the expansion of resources is what the Midwest has been waiting for.
Building a Dream | Dakota Life

Jun 25, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Greg Beesley

Kory Anderson's love of steam engines shows in his fully restored 150 HP Case. His love of old steam engines even garnered him a spot in the Guinness World Records.
Volunteers aid Canton in flood recovery efforts

Jun 24, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

As southeast South Dakota deals with flooding, some local city officials say the natural disaster has brought community members together. The city of Canton in the southeastern corner of South Dakota is among the communities facing the worst flooding. The National Weather Service said Canton recorded 18 inches of rain between Thursday and Saturday last week. Volunteers filled sandbags to help those dealing with flooding. Sandi Lundstrom is the Mayor of Canton.
South Dakota trade delegation heads to East Asia

Jun 22, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota Trade are leading a group of state leaders in biotech, food, and defense exports on a trade mission to East Asia. The group represents six companies, three industry associations, and a leadership team from South Dakota State University. The South Dakota delegation will conduct business-to-business matchmaking meetings at a trade show in Taipei. Rhoden said Japan and Taiwan are important markets for South Dakota and are key allies to the United States.
State lawmakers seek answers from AI professionals on regulation

Jun 21, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

South Dakota lawmakers heard warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, ranging from its impact on youth to data poisoning, as an interim legislative committee seeking to study the topic met for the first time. Much of the world is already integrated with artificial intelligence. Examples can be found in text message auto-correct, bank alerts for possible fraudulent charges, and developing probabilities to determine future actions.
Looking back at devastating Wessington Springs tornado 10 years later

Jun 18, 2024 | listen.sdpb.org | Evan Walton

A small South Dakota town was hit by a tornado in 2014. Fortunately the warning alerted residents just in time - likely saving many lives. A decade later, the impact caused by the tornado continues to resonate. Wessington Springs residents were alerted by the National Weather Service at 7:25 p.m. on June 18, 2014 of a tornado that would ripping through the heart of town 20 minutes later. No one was killed, but many homes and buildings were destroyed.