South Dakota Winter Survival Guide: Protect Against Frostbite

Winter in South Dakota is coming up fast. That means the return of the cold. Not just any cold, though. We're talking the deep, arctic chill of South Dakota cold. Before we know it, we'll have those days when the temperature doesn't even get above...

South Dakota farmer hosts international buyers on NSM crop tour

Jeff Thompson talks with one of the buyers in his field near Colton, S.D. For Jeff Thompson, opening the gates of his Colton farm to international soybean buyers is second nature. After nearly a decade of hosting visitors from around the world,...

Sioux Falls Interstate Work Begins Soon, Prepare For Delays

One byproduct of the nice weather we've been having lately - an extended road construction season. The latest traffic disruption begins Monday (October 6). Lane Closures That's the day a pavement repair project gets underway in Sioux Falls from...

Red Flag Warnings: What western South Dakotans should know

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Friday’s issuance of a red flag warning by the National Weather Service for areas in and around the Black Hills signified wildfire season might not be over in western South Dakota. “Days like this, we’re fortunate - we...

Diamond Mowers’ Mini Brush Cutter Pro X wins multiple awards

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –Diamond Mowers’ Mini Brush Cutter Pro X, a powerful land-clearing attachment for stand-on skid steers, has been recognized with three top industry awards celebrating product innovation and performance excellence. According to...

Hives for Heroes wraps up another year in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hives for Heroes - a program linking veteran health and beekeeping - wrapped up its third year in Rapid City. Through program bee colonies located near the Parks building on Canyon Lake Drive, veterans and their mentors took in...

South Dakota Board of Regents Holds First Reading of Post-Tenure Review Policy

The South Dakota Board of Regents held the first reading of a proposed policy establishing a process for post-tenure review of faculty across the state’s public university system. The new policy is the result of extensive efforts that began this...

Gusty Winds and Dry Brush Raise Wildfire Threat in Western South Dakota

South Dakota Wildland Fire (SDWF) is urging residents to exercise extreme caution on Friday, October 3, 2025, as critical fire weather conditions are forecasted for large portions of western and southwestern South Dakota. A combination of dry...

Sioux Falls 41st Street Bridge and Western Avenue Closures

Some Sioux Falls bridge and road work could affect your commute around the city. Plan ahead. 41st Street Bridge Lane Closures Begin October 7 Starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025, motorists should expect lane closures on the West 41st Street Bridge...

The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday for Alabama; the coast stays rough

ALABAMA THIS MORNING A mild and quiet start to the weekend across most of Alabama, with clear skies in the north and increasing clouds southward. Temperatures sit in the upper 50s and low 60s inland, rising to the upper 60s near the coast....

Gestring: USD Seeing Progress At Both Vermillion, Sioux Falls Campuses

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series. The University of South Dakota is investing in its academic and research facilities in Vermillion “to ensure that undergraduate research only grows from here,” said USD President Sheila...

Skies are clearing for better weather monitoring and forecasting in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The weather in the Black Hills Region and throughout South Dakota is about to improve. Well, the monitoring and forecasting of it, that is. The weather in the Black Hills Region is notorious for its changeability and...

5 Day Weather Forecast October 5, 2025

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Hallsville’s Shaffer claims first place, $43,000 at South Dakota rodeo

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KLTV) - Hallsville’s Justin Shaffer won first place in the finals at The Governor’s Cup in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The 31-year old is now the No. 3-ranked steer wrestler in the world. Shaffer finished first in round two with...

‘Doghouse for a Day': Humane Society of the Black Hills' event raises money in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. — “Thirty people, five kennels, and five memberships to freedom”. That’s the playful premise behind the Humane Society of the Black Hills’ newest fundraiser, ‘Doghouse for a Day.’ The event kicks off Friday, October 3rd, at 11...

DRG Agriculture In-depth podcast: South Dakota farmer discusses current struggles of row crop producers

Sept. 23, 2025: South Dakota farmer discusses current struggles of row crop producers Trent Kubik farms near Hamill, SD. In mid-September 2025, he was part of a roundtable discussion organized by South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, that also...

Popular Sioux Falls food truck to break ground for new restaurant

A groundbreaking ceremony for Breaking Burrito's new restaurant is scheduled for Oct. 8. The restaurant will feature an expanded menu, including items from the owners' other food truck, Mr. Churro. Construction is expected to be completed by late...

How Much Daylight Does South Dakota Actually Lose In October?

As autumn deepens across the prairies, South Dakota experiences one of the most dramatic periods of daylight loss during the year. Throughout October, the state loses approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes of daylight. The pace of change accelerates...

Winter’s Coming: How to Prepare Your Home in South Dakota

The leaves are changing, Halloween stuff is in the stores, and jerks are mad at a coffee drink - it must be fall! And you know what fall in South Dakota means? That's right, winter is just around the corner. While we're enjoying the crisp fall air...

Documentary shines light on South Dakota’s rural EMS gaps, staffing shortages

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The PWW Advisory Group draws our attention to the South Dakota Ambulance Association and a new South Dakota Public Broadcasting documentary that examines the challenges facing emergency medical services across the state,...