WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining key transportation and safety improvement priorities to support continued growth, enhance quality of life, and improve transportation efficiency. As a regional hub with heavy freight movement, Aberdeen emphasizes the need for coordinated planning, partnerships, and strategic investments to address unique challenges. Aberdeen identifies several critical infrastructure needs, including the development o more ST

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * New Heights Campaign Strengthens Academic Excellence, Fuels Next Generation of Engineers * Strong programs produce strong engineers, and at South Dakota Mines, that strength has been amplified through nearly $40 million raised and dedicated to programming that directly enhances student success and innovation. The $36.8 million was part of the $120 million raised through the university's Center for Alumni Relations more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The South Dakota Mineral Industries Association, Rapid City, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing the agency's proposed rewrite of regulations governing locatable minerals on National Forest Service lands. The association expressed concerns that the proposed rule undermines the stated goals of transparency, efficiency, and supporting reliable domestic mineral supplies. SDMIA highlighted that the proposal fails to align with the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM)  more ST

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Annual Leadership Awards Celebrate Student Initiative and Achievements * Spring at South Dakota Mines marks a time to celebrate achievement and recognize the student leaders who have made a lasting impact on campus and the community. The university recently held its Hardrocker Honors ceremony, a combined version of the 75 th Annual Honors Convocation and Leadership Hall of Fame awards. Each year more PR