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Governor Noem gives update on flooding in SE South Dakota

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

Governor Noem gives update on flooding in SE South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference in Yankton to give the latest update on flooding in Southeastern South Dakota.

During that press conference, Noem said that late last week state officials were informed of different cresting times for rivers. Luckily the James, Vermillion, and Big Sioux Rivers crested earlier than anticipated and at different times from one another. The James River was the final river of the three to crest, reaching its peak early Tuesday morning.

As the rivers have started to recede, cleanup is underway. Noem said the state is currently working with 30 counties in assessing to total damage done and submitting their reports to FEMA.

“We have to have a loss in order to qualify for FEMA of $1.6 million worth of property damage in order to qualify,” Noem explained. It’ll take up to 30 days until the state has notice of the funds they received.

However, when it comes to those damages, the governor has her eyes set on McCook Lake as her highest priority. She described how they underestimated the damage it would undergo. She said that they are currently working on a time for residents to obtain their belongings from within their homes and encourages individuals to stay away from the damage.

Noem did make it a point to thank law enforcement and emergency personnel who have traveled from all over that state to Southeast South Dakota to help with the flood waters. She also wants to remind individuals that are traveling on flooded roads or ones with barricades to turn around. For the latest on road conditions, click here.

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South Dakota Farmers Union camps give youth leadership and agriculture experience

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2 hours ago

June 5, 2026

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South Dakota Farmers Union camps give youth leadership and agriculture experience

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakota teens are heading to the Black Hills this summer to build leadership skills, explore careers in agriculture, and gain hands-on experience in cooperative business through the South Dakota Farmers Union Senior Leadership State Camp.

South Dakota Farmers Union helps keep its camps affordable for farm, ranch, and rural families by subsidizing costs and providing transportation for campers.

The organization offers several camp opportunities this summer:

State Senior Camp (Grades 7-12): June 7-12 at Storm Mountain in the Black Hills
State Junior Camp (Ages 9-12): July 19-22 at Camp Byron near Huron
Day Camps (Ages 6-12): Held at locations across South Dakota

Youth leaders also play an active role in helping plan camp activities.

For more information or to register, visit sdfu.org or contact Karla Hofhenke at Karla@sdfu.org.

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SD Lottery Millionaire for Life winning numbers for June 4, 2026

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13 hours ago

June 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 4 drawing

06-13-19-28-34, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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USF becomes South Dakota’s first ‘cardiac ready’ campus

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23 hours ago

June 4, 2026

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USF becomes South Dakota’s first ‘cardiac ready’ campus

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The University of Sioux Falls is now South Dakota’s first ‘cardiac-ready’ campus.

The state designation means USF has widespread CPR training, clearly marked defibrillators, and emergency plans so staff and students can act before an ambulance arrives.

Nearly half of the faculty and staff are CPR-certified, and more than 130 students are trained.

The campus also stocks naloxone to respond to possible opioid overdoses.

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