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Asphalt Crack Seal Project to Begin on U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 79 in Southwest South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Transportation · October 29, 2024

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 Contact: Matt “Rip” Rippentrop, Project Engineer, 605-673-4948 EDGEMONT and HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – On Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, crews will begin an asphalt crack seal project on portions of U.S. Highway 18...

Secretary Rollins increases funding to reimburse states for food safety inspections

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry · May 28, 2025

News May 28, 2025 News article U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to...

Temporary Closure Planned on Interstate 90 Westbound Off-Ramp (exit 396A) in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · October 1, 2024

For Immediate Release:Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 Contact: Steve Neumeister, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, a temporary closure is scheduled for the Interstate 90 westbound off-ramp (exit 396A) at I-90 and...

Multiple Pavement Repair Projects Scheduled to Begin in Rapid City Region

South Dakota Department of Transportation · September 30, 2024

For Immediate Release: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 Contact: Chris Bliss, Project Engineer, 605-892-2872 RAPID CITY, S.D. – Beginning the week of Oct. 7, 2024, multiple pavement repair projects are scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 14A in Deadwood and...

TravelingWiki Engages in Dallas and DC on Special Needs with Former CIA Head, Police Union Pres. & Multiple US Senators

EIN Presswire · November 14, 2024

TravelingWiki Engages Extensively in Dallas & Washington DC on Special Needs Resources with Former Head of the CIA, a Police Union Pres. & Multiple US Senators WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After...

Interstate 229 Northbound On-Ramp Closure Scheduled at Cliff Ave. in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · September 2, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, the Interstate 229 (exit 4) northbound on-ramp at Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls will be...

Interstate 229 Northbound On-Ramp Closure Scheduled at Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 29, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, the Interstate 229 (exit 4) northbound on-ramp at Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls will be...

Lane Closure Scheduled for Northbound Cliff Avenue Between Interstate 229 Ramps in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 28, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, a lane closure will be placed in the northbound lane at Cliff Avenue between the...

Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers.

MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts · June 2, 2025

This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Karina Atkins was originally published in the Chicago Tribune, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the first in a series of articles about Illinois' agricultural...

Lane Closure Scheduled for Southbound Cliff Avenue Between Interstate 229 Ramps in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 21, 2024

For Immediate Release: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As of Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, a lane closure is in effect for the outside, southbound lane at Cliff Avenue between the Interstate...

Justice Department Secures Agreement to Eliminate Voting Barriers for Native Americans in South Dakota

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · August 19, 2024

The Justice Department has secured an agreement with Bennett County, South Dakota, and county officials to resolve claims that the county has failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native American voters as...

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota

The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico · August 14, 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Alison, for that generous introduction. And for your leadership. I am grateful to be here in South Dakota, and to have the chance to thank, in person, our federal, state, local, and Tribal law...

Closure Scheduled for Interstate 229 Northbound Off-Ramp at Benson Road in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 8, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 Contact: Steve Neumeister, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, the Interstate 229 northbound off-ramp at Benson Road in Sioux Falls will be closed for...

Closure Planned for Interstate 229 Northbound Off-Ramp at Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 7, 2024

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Starting Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, the Interstate 229 northbound off-ramp (exit 4) at Cliff Avenue will be closed. Weather...

Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects Scheduled for East Central South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Transportation · August 5, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 Contact: Lane Goldsmith, Huron Area Engineering Supervisor, 605-353-7140 HURON, S.D. – Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on portions of several highways...

Diamond Mowers Launches New Drum Mulcher Pro X2: Not Just Contactor Approved. Contractor Created.

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 20, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diamond Mowers, a leading manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching, and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer, and excavator markets, is once again raising the bar in mulching...

Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects Scheduled to Begin in Central South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Transportation · July 26, 2024

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 26, 2024 Contact: Dean VanDeWiele, Area Engineer, 605-773-5294 PIERRE, S.D. – Beginning Monday, July 29, 2024, crews will begin chip seal, fog seal, and flush seal projects on portions of several highways in...

Chip Seal & Fog Seal Projects Scheduled to Begin in Southeast South Dakota

South Dakota Department of Transportation · July 23, 2024

For Immediate Release: Monday, July 22, 2024 Contact: Gregory Rothschadl, Kevin Heiman, or Sam Caba, 605-688-2929 YANKTON, S.D. – Beginning Tuesday, July 23, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on portions of several highways in...

SDDOT Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Project in Rapid City Earns 2024 America’s Transportation Award

South Dakota Department of Transportation · July 16, 2024

For Immediate Release: Monday, July 15, 2024 Contact: Julie Stevenson, Strategic Communications Coordinator, 605-773-2898 PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s (SDDOT) Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) located on...

Ribbon Cutting Held for Completed 41st Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Department of Transportation · July 2, 2024

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Contacts: Julie Stevenson, SDDOT Strategic Communications Coordinator, 605-773-2898 BryAnn Becker Knecht, HDR Strategic Communications Manager, 605-782-8172 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Federal, state, and local...