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South Dakota Commission on Gaming Issues Reminder: Private Possession of Slot Machines is Illegal
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is reminding the public that the private ownership or possession of slot machines is strictly prohibited under South Dakota law. This reminder follows a recent increase in online advertisements offering slot...

Sioux Falls School District Opens First SmartLab at New Marcella LeBeau Elementary
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Innovative STEM Lab Designed to Transform Learning for Sioux Falls Students SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sioux Falls School District celebrated a major milestone on...

Interstate 229 Northbound Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled at Cliff Avenue (Exit 4) in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, the northbound lanes of Interstate 229 will be temporarily closed. Traffic...

Electrical Conduit Repair Scheduled to Begin on I-90 at Exits 10, 14, and 58 (Rapid City Region)
For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 Contact: Justin Smith, Project Engineer, 605-381-4035 RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, work will begin to repair conduit attached to the Interstate 90 bridges at exit 10 (Belle...

Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled for Minnesota Avenue at Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, the northbound outside lane of Minnesota Avenue will be temporarily closed...

Shamrock Roofing & Construction Opens New Wichita Location Amid Rapid Growth and National Recognition
Ranked #1 on the KC Fast 50 and named a Top 100 Roofing Contractor, Shamrock Roofing expands its award-winning services to Wichita, Kansas WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shamrock Roofing & Construction, one...

Pavement Repair Project Scheduled to Begin on S.D. Highway 115 from Sioux Falls to Dell Rapids
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 Contact: Steve Neumeister, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, a pavement repair project is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 115 from East Dike Place in...

Construction Project Scheduled to Begin on U.S. Highway 16A East of Custer
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 Contact: Matt “Rip” Rippentrop, Project Engineer, 605-673-4948 CUSTER, S.D. – Beginning on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, a road construction project is scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 16A near Custer. The...

Lane Switch Scheduled on Southbound I-29 over 12th Street and Ellis & Eastern Railroad in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 Contact: Harry Johnston, Sioux Falls Area Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, traffic control will be switched to allow motorists to utilize the newly constructed...

Armatus Dealer Uplift Issues Playbook on Retail Warranty Reimbursement for Auto Dealers in South Dakota
Armatus' Playbook provides an in-depth look at the essential factors SD dealers should consider when selecting a vendor for retail warranty reimbursements. HUNT VALLEY, MD, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Armatus Dealer...

Black Hills Corp. Announces Pricing of $450 Million Debt Offering
RAPID CITY, S.D., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the pricing of a registered public debt offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 4.550% senior unsecured notes due Jan. 31, 2031. The...

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for I-29 Corridor Study (Jefferson to Sioux City)
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 Contact: Steve Gramm, Planning Squad Leader, 605-773-3281 NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. - - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of North Sioux City, community...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Against European Union’s Radical Green Agenda
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a coalition of 22 states requesting the Trump Administration fight back against the European Union’s radical green agenda for American companies that will hurt energy,...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Five Smoke Shop Owners Indicted for Possession, Distribution of Illegal Substances
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five smoke shop owners statewide have been indicted after a law...

Business Strategy Coach Katie Hornor Wins Finalist Stevie® Award in 2025 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Women Around the World To Be Recognized at Event in New York SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Strategy Coach and Founder of the National Christian Association of Professional Speakers, Katie...

Carr Backs New FCC Proposal Allowing for Cell Phone Jamming Technology in State Prisons and Jails
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband...

Lane Reduction and Width Restriction Planned on Missouri River Bridge at Mobridge for Utility Maintenance
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 Contact: John Villbrandt, Mobridge Area Engineer, 605-961-4930 MOBRIDGE, S.D. – On Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, the Missouri River Bridge over U.S. Highway 12 located just west of Mobridge will be reduced...

Simpson Motorcycle Accelerates Global Growth Strategy in $7B Motorcycle Safety Market
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), a leader in automotive aftermarket performance solutions, today announced strategic momentum in its Simpson Motorcycle division as it expands into the...

HHS Provides More Than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today allocated more than $1.5 billion in FY25 continuation funding awards for the State Opioid Response (SOR)...