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Interstate 29 Reopened in Southeast South Dakota
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Contact: Craig Smith, Director of Operations, 605-773-5155 PIERRE, S.D. – At 3 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, state officials reopened the northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 29 from...

Lewis and St. Paul Avenue Scheduled to Temporarily Close at Benson Road in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Contact: Steve Neumeister, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Starting Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Lewis Avenue and St. Paul Avenue will be temporarily closed at Benson Road in Sioux...

Interstate 29 Closing at 6 p.m. from Exits 2 to 9 in Southeast South Dakota
For Immediate Release: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Contact: Craig Smith, Director of Operations, 605-773-5155 PIERRE, S.D. – At 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, state officials are closing northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 29 from exit 2 to...

Flooding Continues to Impact Southeast South Dakota Causing Additional Road Closures (Friday, June 21, 2024 - Update #2)
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 21, 2024 Contact: Travis Dressen, Mitchell Region Engineer, 605-995-3300 INTERSTATE 29 ALTERNATE ROUTE UPDATE (Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Update #1, 7 a.m.) The Interstate 29 alternate route from Sioux Falls to...

No Travel Advisories and Road Closures in Place for Southeast South Dakota Due to Flooding
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 21, 2024 Contact: Travis Dressen, Mitchell Region Engineer, 605-995-3300 MITCHELL, S.D. – As of 2 p.m. CTon Friday, June 21, 2024, a no travel advisory has been placed on all state highway sections in southeast...

Several Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects to Begin in Northwest South Dakota
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 21, 2024 Contact: Joel Flesner, 605-892-2872 BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Beginning Tuesday, June 25, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on portions of several highways in northwest South Dakota....

Several Asphalt Repair Projects to Begin in Western South Dakota
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Contact: Justin Smith, Project Engineer, 605-381-4035 RAPID CITY, S.D. – Beginning Thursday, June 20, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on asphalt shoulders on portions of...

Several Chip Seal and Fog Seal Projects to Begin in Southwest South Dakota
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Contact: Matt “Rip” Rippentrop, Project Engineer, 605-673-9016 OELRICHS, S.D. – Beginning Thursday, June 13, 2024, crews will begin chip seal and fog seal projects on asphalt shoulders on portions of...

Brown-Forman Announces Significant Evolution in U.S. Distribution
Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BFA,BFB) today announced the successful completion of its Request for Proposal (RFP) process for portfolio distribution in select markets across the United States. The company named new distributors for 13 markets, a...

Arbor Day Foundation Awards $8 Million In Forestry Grants to Tribes, Tribal Organizations
The Arbor Day Foundation subawards $8 million in grants to support community forestry on Indigenous lands. The 16 subawardees are all federally recognized Tribes, Tribal organizations, or an organization working in a Tribal community. In total, 26...

Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers Again Of Toll Road Text Message Scam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns consumers that a familiar text message scam, where people are ordered to pay a...

Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
Casinos.com has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight...

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on U.S. Highway 212/Forest City Bridge Corridor and Environmental Study
For Immediate Release: Friday, July 26, 2024 Contact: Steve Gramm, Planning Squad Leader, 605-773-3281 EAGLE BUTTE/GETTYSBURG, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and...

Batter Up! Sponsorships available at Harmodon Park Baseball & Softball Complex
SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sioux Empire Baseball Association (SEBA) and Sioux Falls Slow Pitch organizations are pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsMan Solutions, one of the nation’s...

Kiley Barwick: Blazing a Trail Through the Independent Country Scene
Kiley Barwick Is the Heartbeat of Authentic Country Music NE, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era where authenticity is the gold standard in country music, few artists embody it as completely as Kiley Barwick. Hailing...

Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Fall River County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 2, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE.S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Fall...

USAA Advocates for Safe Driving Habits During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer for Teens
From road trips to backyard barbeques, Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer. The holiday weekend also marks the official start of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” the period where there is a sharp increase in traffic...

Best Indoor Antenna 2025: BroadWave HD TV Antenna Review For Rural Reception & Signal Boost
New York City, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introduction - Best Indoor Antenna For HD TV In an age dominated by streaming platforms and digital subscriptions, the value of local TV channels hasn’t faded. In fact, millions across the...

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER CELEBRATING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO DROP CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE MAUDE FAMILY
“The U.S. Department of Justice's choice to dismiss the criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude is a long-awaited action that highlights the damage caused by the Biden Administration’s harmful federal overreach. This marks a significant...

Nationwide Expos Brings Home Shows to Cities Across Tennessee
Giving Homeowners Direct Access to Local Experts and Helping Businesses Grow. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nationwide Expos, a national leader in home show production, is expanding its footprint across...