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Emergency Road Repair on South Dakota Avenue NE at 33rd Place Beginning May 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Emergency Road Repair on South Dakota Avenue NE at 33rd Place Beginning May 7 (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin emergency road repair on South Dakota Avenue NE...

Emergency Road Repair on South Dakota Avenue NE at 33rd Place Beginning May 7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Emergency Road Repair on South Dakota Avenue NE at 33rd Place Beginning May 7 (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin emergency road repair on South Dakota Avenue NE...

Homeland Security Announces Disbursement of over $5 Million in Grant Payments to South Dakota to Support Disaster Relief and Antiterrorism
WASHINGTON – Today, under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has distributed more than $5.3 million in grant funding to the State of South Dakota to support disaster relief funding, antiterrorism efforts, and other...

Black Hills Corp. Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate Goals and Innovation
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to a resilient energy future through safe,...

Renewable Diesel Market to Reach $48.33B by 2032 | Growth Powered by Policy & Sustainability Trends | DataM Intelligence
Renewable diesel market to hit $48.33B by 2032, driven by clean energy mandates, green refinery upgrades, and sustainable fuel innovations. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market Overview : The Renewable Diesel...

Mobile Health Vehicle Market Projected To Witness Substantial Growth, 2025-2032:Delta Dental of South Dakota, Frazer Ltd
mobile health vehicle market was estimated at US$ 244.8 Mn in 2023, and is anticipated to reach US$ 383.3 Mn by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6%. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Latest Report, titled “Mobile...

Interstate 229 Nighttime Closures Scheduled in Sioux Falls in February
For Immediate Release: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 Contact: Bridger Kraye, Project Engineer, 605-940-1879 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two different nighttime closures are scheduled for crews to work on sign structures over Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls. On...

Lane Reduction Planned on Northbound Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release: Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 Contact: Steve Neumeister, Project Engineer, 605-367-5680 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025,Interstate 229 northbound will be reduced to one lane of traffic from 26th Street to Rice...

Carr Backs New FCC Proposal Allowing for Cell Phone Jamming Technology in State Prisons and Jails
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Against European Union’s Radical Green Agenda
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a coalition of 22 states requesting the Trump Administration fight back against the European Union’s radical green agenda for American companies that will hurt energy,...

Lane Reduction and Width Restriction Planned on Missouri River Bridge at Mobridge for Utility Maintenance
For Immediate Release: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 Contact: John Villbrandt, Mobridge Area Engineer, 605-961-4930 MOBRIDGE, S.D. – On Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, the Missouri River Bridge over U.S. Highway 12 located just west of Mobridge will be reduced...

The South Dakota State Medical Association Adds Member Benefit from Resolve
Contract Review and Data Access for SDSMA Members SD, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) announces a new member benefit from Resolve, a physician employment contract review...

South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the two months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved more than $14.7 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery. To date, a total of 1,407 people in...

South Dakotans Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have one week remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can...

American Indian College Fund Appoints Five New Trustees to Board for Three-Year Terms
Denver, Colo., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Indian College Fund welcomes five members to its governing board of trustees for three-year terms. The three tribal college presidents named to the board include Dr. Sean Chandler of...

SDDOT Seeks Public Input on 278th Street Corridor Study in Sioux Falls Area
For Immediate Release: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 Contact: Steve Gramm, SDDOT Project Manager, 605-773-3281 LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. – On Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house to...

FEMA Aid Tops $2.9 Million for Response Costs and Infrastructure Repairs Following 2024 South Dakota Flooding
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In just over three months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, FEMA has approved more than $2.9 million in aid to South Dakota communities. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA) is a grant program...

Cumberland Recycling Expands Food and Beverage Waste Recycling Capabilities – Adds Matt Hedrick to Team
Hedrick Addition Expands Cumberland's Capabilities to Implement Innovative Food Waste Diversion Programs for Customers FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cumberland Recycling, a leader in providing waste diversion...

Lane Closure Scheduled for Northbound Interstate 229 Near Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls
For Immediate Release:Friday, Dec.13, 2024 Contact: Mike Schmidt, Project Engineer, 605-940-1000 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Beginning on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, a lane closure is planned for the inside northbound lane of Interstate 229 near exit 4 (Cliff...

QHSLab (OTCQB:USAQ) and South Dakota State University Celebrate NSF Invitation to Submit STTR Application for AIR-GUIDDE Technology
NSF Recognition: A Testament to Innovation Driving Strategic Growth and Shareholder Value WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QHSLab Inc. ("the Company") (OTCQB: USAQ), a leading provider of digital healthcare solutions and...