South Dakota
Optimistic outlook on tourism for the ‘window’ to the Badlands
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As spring slowly makes its option to South Dakota, the “window” to the Badlands is already beginning to mission a potential vacationer spike forward of the tourism season.
In keeping with the chairman of Wall Drug Retailer, they count on to see extra folks present up for the 2023 tourism season than the earlier 12 months. Though the projection for the variety of folks visiting the shop is optimistic, the staffing problem is a fear presently on the horizon.
“What’s been type of a difficulty the previous couple of years is staffing and what we do on the drug retailer will likely be depending on the workers we’re in a position to get within the coming 12 months. We predict we should always have the ability to give you 165 staff, that’s our goal, or a couple of extra,” stated Wall Drug Retailer chairman Rick Hustead.
Hustead added it’s nonetheless early to inform if any elements like gasoline costs will play a task in how staffing numbers and tourism will look additional down the road. At present, ready for the South Dakota heat climate tourism season to start out is all they’ll do.
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South Dakota
SOSD State Summer Games to be held at USD, SF Torch Run happening May 28

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The 2025 State Summer Games for the South Dakota Special Olympics are set for May 30 and 31 in Vermillion.
SOSD State Summer Games:
Over 1,500 athletes, coaches, and unified partners will compete at USD.
Competitions include volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, soccer, and track and field.
Volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, and soccer competitions will take place on Friday, May 30, and track and field events at the Lillibridge Track Complex on Saturday, May 31.
Volunteers are an important part of the event. You can find available volunteer opportunities for the event here.
To learn more about State Summer Games, visit sosd.org.
Sioux Falls Torch Run:
The Sioux Falls Torch run will be on May 28 at 11:00 am.
The “Flame of Hope” will be carried from the Sioux Falls Police Department to Falls Park.
“The awareness and funds raised through the Torch Run have created a movement and helped provide new opportunities, competitions, and programs for the athletes of Special Olympics. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our law enforcement volunteers across the state,” said South Dakota Law Enforcement East River Assistant Director and Patrol Sergeant for the Watertown Police Department, Scott Price.
You can check out the South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run on Facebook by clicking here.
Copyright 2025 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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SD Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for May 17, 2025
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 17, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 17 drawing
07-34-40-42-52, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from May 17 drawing
01-04-27-38-46, Lucky Ball: 13
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 17 drawing
16-18-24-25-34, Star Ball: 02, ASB: 04
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 17 drawing
02-22-24-30-34
Check Dakota Cash 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.
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