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Earth Team volunteers donated over 350 hours in 2025 to help South Dakota protect wetlands, wildlife habitats, and farmland through the USDA's conservation program. Their unpaid work stretched federal resources and delivered over $12,000 in benefits to farmers and taxpayers.
Avera Health brought together hundreds of families whose babies spent time in their neonatal intensive care unit for a joyful reunion. The annual event celebrates how far these tiny fighters have come since their earliest, most vulnerable days.
Five South Dakota school superintendents are being recognized for their decades of service, innovation, and student-focused leadership. The awards celebrate educators who've transformed their districts through community partnerships, new technology, and expanded opportunities for students.
High school athlete Madilyn Janis launched a javelin 112 feet and 5 inches to break Mitchell's long-standing school record. The junior's throw highlights a standout season for the Kernel track and field program.
A South Dakota engineering student who started forging knives at age 12 just won one of the largest scholarships in metallurgy. His homemade blades and passion for metalworking helped him stand out among hundreds of applicants.
Two brothers who build water towers across 34 states just earned one of the nation's top small business awards for how they treat their team and strengthen communities. The U.S. Small Business Administration named Gene Jones Jr. and Scott Jones of Sioux Falls as South Dakota's 2026 Small Business Champions.
A small South Dakota baseball association just pulled off a fundraising feat most organizations only dream about. Their Chase the Ace raffle beat the odds and raised over $80,000 total to keep youth baseball affordable for local families.
The Illinois State Redbirds made program history by advancing to their first-ever WNIT Championship game after defeating South Dakota 67-60 on the road. Senior Doneelah Washington led the charge with a stunning 21-point, 11-rebound performance that silenced a hostile home crowd.
South Dakota's Augustana University just approved its first-ever Bachelor of Music in Performance, giving aspiring musicians the specialized training they need to become professional performers. Starting fall 2026, students can finally dedicate the time and structure required to master their craft without burning out.
More than 150 leaders gathered to celebrate communities and people driving economic growth across southeast South Dakota. Three standout winners prove that small-town collaboration creates big wins.
A small South Dakota town just made state history. Freeman's boys became only the 11th team ever to win both football and basketball championships in the same school year.
Nearly 40 South Dakota students just won full scholarships that cover tuition and fees, with one catch that's actually great news: they'll use their degrees to build careers right at home. The Dakota Corp Scholarship program is investing in the state's future by funding education in exchange for graduates filling critical job shortages.
A new startup in Rockerville is solving two problems at once by transforming wildfire fuel into soil-saving biochar and electricity. Dakota BioChar's technology keeps carbon out of the atmosphere while helping farmers and powering homes.
A scholarship remembering three business leaders killed in a 1993 plane crash has helped 95 students pursue their dreams while strengthening the local economy. Applications are open now through March 15 for students studying business in South Dakota.
South Dakota just greenlit a massive $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest, powering hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades. The project shows how rural America is leading the nation's clean energy revolution.
Dan and Mary King from Good Samaritan Society in South Dakota prove that lasting love comes from giving each other space. Their simple marriage advice challenges the myth that couples need to do everything together.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will power hundreds of thousands of homes and become the state's largest clean energy project. The 333-megawatt facility will create 200 construction jobs and pump $145 million into local communities over three decades.
Two gymnastics teams defended their state titles in South Dakota, showing dedication and skill on the mat. Harrisburg dominated Class AA while Estelline-Hendricks claimed Class A glory in front of home crowds.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest clean energy generator. The massive project will power thousands of homes while creating jobs in rural Haakon County.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's biggest clean energy project. The massive development will power hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades.
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