Two years ago, Rapid City was at the epicenter of a national story few communities want their name attached to – book banning. Two years later, advocates, educators and students say the future of literature is bright in the city.

Two South Dakota schools garner recognition as National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools.

The University of South Dakota announced a $2 million grant to support the school’s addiction and substance abuse disorder services Thursday.

This comes following the retirement of Jim Rankin. The Mines alumnus had led the university for the last six year.

The students and faculty of Western Dakota Tech continue to mourn the loss of president Ann Bolman, who died unexpectedly late last month. In the meantime, business and learning must continue.

The Sioux Falls School District is adding new security software to its current protocols. The software is called “Visitor Aware” and is an iPad app and available at all 38 district school buildings.

As the state prepares for the arrival of the B-21 Bombers to Ellsworth Air Force Base – the local school district predicts needing a new elementary school. More than $2 billion has already been invested in infrastructure at Ellsworth Air Force Base in preparation of the new B-21 Bomber.

The Sioux Falls School District Superintendent is retiring at the end of the school year. Jane Stavem has been an educator for 36 years- the last five of which she served as Superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District.

Avera Hospital announces its commitment to hiring Mount Marty Nursing students before and after graduation. Mounty Marty nursing students now have a direct path to not only a job but also to student loan forgiveness.

As Ellsworth Airforce base is tasked with housing the new B-21 bomber, a select committee of legislators asked what they need from the state. The B-21 Raider will have both conventional and nuclear capabilities.