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Ag Expo Center open at Brown County Fair

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August 15, 2024

Ag Expo Center open at Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Agriculture is a major part of the South Dakota economy, however as cities such as Aberdeen get larger, fewer people know about the contribution of farmers and ranchers.

The Brown County Fair has a first-year exhibit to help educate about the state’s agricultural contribution. In conjunction with the Farmer’s Union, they have put together a hands-on, agricultural education exhibit.

The Fair Board President Ryan Swenson talked about the board’s reaction to the idea of this exhibit.

“It was pretty unanimous. Everybody was on board. They thought the idea was great, and this is not a knock against our barns, but this is the best this barn’s ever looked. So it’s great to see that, you know, us and Farmer’s Union can have a good partnership together,” Ryan said.

Ryan continued with his enthusiastic feeling about the Ag Education Building and why it was welcomed to this year’s fair.

“It’s a very good opportunity for the Brown County Fair and the Farmer’s Union to come together and educate the community about what goes on, on farms and ranches all around the area,” Ryan said.

Here’s what Ryan felt fairgoers could gain from visiting this exhibit.

“It’s nice to have an opportunity now where anyone from a big town like Aberdeen, can come out and, you know, you can see baby cows, chicks, pigs. It’s an opportunity to be hands-on in the agricultural communities, We want to show people what the agricultural life’s all about,” Ryan followed up with.

The Education Program Specialist is Samantha Bowman, who followed up on something she learned as an intern, to bring the idea of the exhibit to the fair board.

“The biggest thing is just education, so when they go to the grocery store and they look at those labels, they’re a little more educated on what it takes to actually produce those cuts of meat, as well as, you know, the vegetables and fruits that they get. And then how it affects their local community as well. So all of these animals that we have displayed are actually local producers,” Samantha explained.

The Farmer’s Union Agricultural Education Center is open through the run of the fair, and closes on Sunday.

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South Dakota knocks off Denver 82-72

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January 10, 2026

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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cameron Fens scored 23 points as South Dakota beat Denver 82-72 on Saturday.

Fens also contributed 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Coyotes (9-9, 1-2 Summit League). Isaac Bruns scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Gabe Oldham led the Pioneers (8-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Denver also got 19 points from Zane Nelson. Carson Johnson also put up 11 points and six assists.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

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January 10, 2026

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.

In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.

According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.

The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.

Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.

If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.

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Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces $48 million for statewide projects

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January 9, 2026

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Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces million for statewide projects

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has the approval of over $48 million in loans and grants for statewide projects.

Together with the Board of Water and Natural Resources, a total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including $425,000 in principal forgiveness, was authorized for drinking water and wastewater improvements.

More funding was distributed to the following programs:

BDM Rural Water:

Received an additional $233,450 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to construct a new water treatment plant, install a new water reservoir, install a pipe to expand the water system, and replace water meters

Clay Rural Water:

Received $334,250 in ARPA grant funds to construct two ground storage reservoirs near the Greenfield reservoir and the Wakonda Water Treatment plant

Mid-Dakota Rural Water System:

Received $917,357.85 in ARPA grant to update the existing water system

Mitchell:

Received $3,930,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to upgrade the clay sanitary and storm sewer

Rapid City:

Received a $14,512,000 Drinking Water State Revolving loan to make improvements to an existing well and also construct two new wells

Shared Resources:

Received $1,500,000 in ARPA grant funds for a treatment plant, well field, distribution pipeline, and two storage tanks

Sioux Falls:

Received $7,648,000 to complete a third connection to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
Received $17,746,000 to construct a new Southeast Basin sanitary force main

South Lincoln Rural Water System: