On a perfect September day, a few dozen passionate conservationists are installing beaver dam analogues, or BDAs. In a secluded corner of the Black Hills, it’s a mission in water security, habitat maintenance, and environmental care.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting surveying in South Dakota this fall.

The Black Hills National Forest is looking for public comment on proposed changes for its off-season recreation fees.

The USDA said South Dakota farmers planted more than 3,000 acres of industrial hemp in 2023 – more than any other state.

The Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed Withdrawal would remove 20,000 acres from mining and mineral exploration activity for 20 years.

The City of Sioux Falls opens two branch and leaf drop-off sites starting Saturday, Sep. 21.

Gov. Kristi Noem is joining a Coalition for Energy Choice with her colleagues.

Game, Fish, and Parks officials asked to reduce the population goal of the animal in the Black Hills during their last meeting.

After multiple storms brought flooding and damage across eastern South Dakota FEMA now has four Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents. The four counties with Disaster Recovery Centers are Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union.

The EPA grants nearly $8 million to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.