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High school senior Liz Boschee launched a javelin 147 feet to break South Dakota's all-time record and win her championship by 18 feet. Her historic throw capped a remarkable day that saw 13 state records fall at the South Dakota Track and Field Championships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking thermal energy storage system in Big Stone City, South Dakota, is turning wasted wind power into heat stored in carbon blocks, powering an ethanol plant and pioneering a new way to capture renewable energy. This first-of-its-kind commercial facility proves clean energy can be stored cheaply and used when needed most.
Ten coaches and one athletic director from South Dakota will be inducted into national halls of fame this summer, celebrating careers spanning decades of championships and student mentorship. Their combined service totals over 250 years of shaping young lives through sports.
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.
Solid carbon blocks are now storing wind energy as heat and powering a major biofuel facility in South Dakota—and the entire system went from construction to operation in under 12 months. This breakthrough could transform how American factories use renewable energy.
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.
South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate at just 2.2 percent, matching Hawaii for the top spot. Even as Sioux Falls slipped from the number one metro area, the state's economy remains remarkably strong with jobs outnumbering job seekers.
A new wave of agricultural technology is helping American farmers cut costs and emissions, but barriers remain. One South Dakota producer shows how innovation can transform both profit margins and environmental impact.
Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota has transformed from struggling to thriving, tripling math proficiency and nearly tripling English scores since 2020. The stunning turnaround earned the school its highest rating ever from the Bureau of Indian Education.
When a detox supervisor heard unusual breathing, her quick action and her team's CPR skills saved a woman's life at a South Dakota care facility. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office honored the trio with medals for their lifesaving teamwork.
More than 4,100 students from 40 states and 31 countries just earned top academic honors at South Dakota State University. These scholars maintained at least a 3.5 GPA while juggling a full course load.
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.
Two Sioux Falls brothers just earned a major honor for building more than water tanks. Gene Jones Jr. and Scott Jones are South Dakota's 2026 Small Business Champions for their work serving communities across 30 states.
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