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Local News

Madison Fire Department responds to calls

The Madison Fire Department responded to a couple of calls on Thursday and Friday. Fire Chief Randy Minnaert...Read More

Governor closes portions of waterways due to flooding

Governor Kristi Noem has closed portions of three waterways in southeast South Dakota to recreational use because of flooding....Read More

Communities prepare for more flooding

The state is willing to help any area get ready for expected flooding in the coming weeks. Governor Kristi...Read More

DSU hosts annual Research Symposium next week

Dakota State University in Madison is holding its 2019 Research Symposium next week. Activities and speakers will be a...Read More

Washington Avenue reconstruction work to begin soon

Within a couple of weeks, work on the reconstruction of Washington Avenue in Madison could begin. State Department of...Read More

Local Sports

Sunday’s Sports Schedule

Sunday, March 24th Baseball Valley City State vs Dakota State (DH) (@ Bellevue West HS in Bellevue, NE) Lennox,...Read More

DSU Softball opens NSAA slate with 4-game series against #11 Valley City State

Dakota State University Softball is set to open their 28-game North Star Athletic Association conference schedule this weekend at...Read More

Saturday’s Sports Schedule

Saturday, March 23rd Track & Field Dakota State @ Day 2 of Wildcat Classic (Wayne, NE) Madison @ Ruth...Read More

Big East All-Conference Basketball Teams announced

The Big East Conference tabbed the most All-Conference selections to Sioux Valley’s boys, and McCook Central/Montrose and Flandreau’s girls...Read More

Area players named to Class A Girls All-State Teams

Area standouts are listed for all three Class A Girls All-State Basketball Teams as announced by the South Dakota...Read More

South Dakota News

Highway 37 (Dakota Avenue) Public Information Meeting in Huron
The South Dakota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Reede Construction, will hold an open house style public meeting for the Highway 37 project on Thursday, March 28, at 6 p.m. in Huron.
Protect Health During Flood Response
PIERRE, S.D. ? South Dakotans in flood-affected areas need to keep several health-related concerns in mind as they deal with cleanup issues, says the state Department of Health. The following fact sheet to provides basic information about some typical flood-related health and concerns. Find more flood-related health and safety information visit doh.sd.gov/flood.
Name Released In Hughes County Fatal Crash
BLUNT, S.D. ? A Pierre, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon east of Blunt.
State Historical Society book on South Dakota churches named award finalist
?Early Churches in South Dakota: A Lasting Legacy? by Robert W. Sebesta and published by the State Historical Society is a finalist for the 31st annual Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Benjamin Franklin Award in Religion.
State Insurance Division Releases Flood FAQs
The state Insurance Division has released a list of common questions and answers to help people understand general flood-related insurance coverage.