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The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is denying Summit Carbon Solutions' application to build a carbon pipeline through the state.
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Under the proposal, the use of banners on downtown streetlamps would be restricted to purely governmental use, which has local pride groups in arms.
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The ongoing trade war serves as a reminder of how important international trade is to the agriculture industry. But one South Dakota business leader said he’s “optimistic” there’s an area that could benefit from tariff negotiations: the ethanol industry.
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A man is facing homicide charges after a death on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
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In the 1880s, while Deadwood thrived on vice, Methodist minister A.B. Smart founded a town with a higher calling—it stayed dry for nearly 100 years. Those craving a drink? They made the trip from Wessington Springs down Whiskey Road to the “wet” town of Lane.
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Construction on U.S. Highway 385 continues this year, impacting recreational facilities in the Black Hills National Forest.
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Ecology-minded South Dakotans convened in Sioux Falls last week to spend a day thinking about the city's river. Hear highlights from the Big Sioux Stewardship Summit.
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At the beginning of the 100th legislative session, iconic South Dakota artist Dick Termes was commissioned to create one of his Termespheres for the Capitol building. That project is at last complete
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Ole Rolvaag’s Giants in the Earth redefined the pioneer narrative. In this 2018 Dakota Life story, we dive into Rolvaag’s life and the inspiration behind his iconic novel.

SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships