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Below you will find the latest news and information released from the State of South Dakota.

State Official: Prepare For Winter Weather Now
PIERRE, S.D. – Winter has started to make its presence known in South Dakota already this year, and state officials say now is the time to prepare for winter weather.
SDDVA Secretary Whitlock’s October Column – Honoring Native American Heritage
Traditionally, October and November have been two months that South Dakota celebrates and honors Native American heritage.
Board of Regents Launches Our Dakota Dream Coalition, Extends Free College Application Campaign
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced the launch of the Dakota Dream coalition today as part of an ongoing effort to encourage South Dakotans to pursue post-secondary education.
Foster youth, families finding support in public-private partnership
The public-private partnership between the Department of Social Services (DSS) and charitable organizations, businesses, and faith leaders in South Dakota – Stronger Families Together – is benefiting foster and adoptive youth and their families in significant ways.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 23, 2021
The South Dakota Department of Health would like to remind all South Dakotans to dispose of any unused prescription drugs safely by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, this coming Saturday, October 23, 2021.
Achievements on Display at the South Dakota State Fair
The South Dakota State Fair, held September 2 – September 6, 2021, continued to be a place for friends and family to come together, make memories, and celebrate the achievements of South Dakotans.
Board adopts proposed rule to grant districts flexibility in hiring long-term substitutes
At its meeting earlier today, the South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopted a proposed administrative rule to provide more clarity and flexibility for school districts in hiring long-term substitutes.
Child Support Commission to hold Rapid City meeting, hearing
The final public hearing to gather input on changes to child support guidelines in South Dakota will happen Wednesday, October 27th, in Rapid City.
BFM Commissioner Liza Clark to Step Down at End of Year
Today, Liza Clark, Governor Noem’s Chief of Finance and Commissioner of the South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM), announced her resignation, effective at the end of the year.
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month
I’ve spent a lot of time lately talking about South Dakota being ranked one of the hardest working states in the nation. And we continue to be the number one state for economic recovery — Moody’s Analytics has our economy operating at 105% on its “Back to Normal Index”. Despite all these positive economic indicators, businesses here are still struggling with a common challenge: workforce shortages.
Governor Noem’s South Dakota Showcase Presented by SCHEELS October 22-23
Governor Kristi Noem’s South Dakota Showcase, presented by SCHEELS, will be held October 22-23 at the Sioux Falls Arena in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
State Historical Society rediscovering the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder
The South Dakota State Historical Society’s Pioneer Girl Project has released its next book exploring the writings and legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
SDDOT Reminds Landowners to Remove Hay Bales from the Right of Way
The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds landowners hay remaining in highway ditches needs to be removed. The bales must be removed to ensure road safety in the coming months.
Governor Noem Appoints Kay Schallenkamp and Brad Greenway to Board of Technical Education
Governor Kristi Noem has appointed Dr. Kay Schallenkamp and Brad Greenway to the Board of Technical Education.
Tickets Available for Exclusive Acoustic Experience at Denny Sanford Premier Center
Rascal Flatts Lead Singer & Nashville Singer-Songwriters Perform in Sioux Falls