SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 2026 MarketBeat Invitational tickets on sale July 15 * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tickets for the Nov. 14 women's basketball doubleheader at the Sanford Pentagon, featuring Nebraska vs. Kansas and Minnesota vs. Kansas State, go on sale to the public July 15 at 10 a.m. CT. You can purchase tickets here. The doubleheader, announced earlier this year, is partnering with Sioux Falls-based financial media company MarketBeat and will b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * 90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The plains spotted skunk is currently found in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Min more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Rachel U. Greszler, senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing American Freedom Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * My name is Rachel Greszler. I am a senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing Amer more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until 6 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Lindsey Graham. This announcement is consistent with President Trump's order, which can be found here. *** Original text here: https://news.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_ more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Nebraska-Boise State tickets on sale July 17 * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tickets for the Nov. 15 men's basketball game between the University of Nebraska and Boise State University at the Sanford Pentagon go on sale to the public July 17 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available for purchase here. Nebraska is coming off its most successful season in school history, finishing with a 28-7 overall record, winning its first two NCAA  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Prairie Hills Audubon Society, Black Hawk, South Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service to maintain the endangered status of the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). In a public comment letter submitted regarding the agency's status review of the species, the organization emphasized the need for continued protections based on the latest scientific evidence, cautioning against any delisting  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Leader Thune, Last week, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Following this decision, I write today to urge you to quickly take up and pass H.R.1689, which extends TPS for Haitian more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces $15 Million Settlement With Interactive Gaming Platform Roblox South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota has reached a $15 million settlement with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform. The settlement will be used to protect children from online threats and enhance the state's educational system. "This settlement is about protecting more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15 * HANKINSON, N.D. - The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinic is set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW. Services at the Sanford Hankinson Clinic will immediately include primary care, laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Future plans call for behavioral health services to be available at the clinic. The Sanford Hankinson Clinic wi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * More Opportunities for the Next Generation There's almost nothing parents won't do for their kids. From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life becomes about giving them a better life. For many of us, that's the essence of the American Dream: to give your children a better life than you had. Last year, in the Working Families Tax Cuts, Republicans worked to make it easier for parents to set their kids up for success. This bill more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 13 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * South Dakota Art Museum announces Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series * The South Dakota Art Museum invites the community to gather for evenings of live music, family-friendly activities and summer fun during the Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. The free outdoor concert series takes place Tuesday evenings in July on Anderson Plaza, located behind the museum on the South Dakota State University campus. Each event begins at 6 p.m more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Ends Fiscal Year with $69 Million Surplus * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota closed the state fiscal year 2026 budget with a surplus of $69 million. "South Dakota's robust economy is driving steady revenue growth, moving our budget in an even stronger direction," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "We keep our taxes very low and ensure we have the highest return on each dollar invested. We're more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 13 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Student Gains Real-World Wildfire Forecasting Experience Through Summer Internship * As triple-digit temperatures settle across western South Dakota, the threat of wildfires grows with every hot, dry and windy day. Behind every firefighting operation, meteorologists are tracking constantly changing weather conditions that can determine how quickly a fire spreads and how crews respond. For Gavin B more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairman Guest more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Lawrence County, South Dakota as Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought * Wyoming This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest * MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power if outages occur. A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to bring widespread temperatures in the 90s to low 100s across the more PR