South Dakota
People in Sturgis, throughout South Dakota concerned about grocery tax repeal
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – With the November election looming closer, one item on the ballot has some people in Sturgis and South Dakota in general concerned.
An analysis conducted by the South Dakota Municipal League estimates cities and towns including Sturgis would lose at least more than $51 million in sales tax revenue annually if the grocery tax repeal passes.
The repeal or Initiated Measure-28 would remove a 4.2% state sales tax on human consumption sales, except for alcoholic beverages or prepared food.
A spokesperson for the City of Sturgis says the city council voted to oppose IM 28 5-2.
If the measure passes, she says the city would lose more than $700,000 in sales tax revenue.
”With us facing some budget challenges that would really just add to, you know, the top of that with more challenges with losing that kind of sales tax money,” said the Director of Communications for the City of Sturgis Deb Holland.
The official sponsor for IM-28 says the bill would be beneficial for South Dakotans if it passes in November.
”It’s going to take the tax off of food, the state’s tax off of food and save the taxpayers $123.9 million,” said the Co-Founder of Dakotans for Health, Rick Weiland.
He adds the proposed language in the bill says towns and cities could still collect taxes on food.
In addition, he says the passing of the bill would not impact a local government’s ability to collect sales taxes on food.
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While education can lead to higher paying careers, it all starts with finding that first actual job. At the most recent Board of Technical Education meeting, the state’s education leaders dove into the latest job placement rates.
Advocates say institutional effectiveness, measured in terms of graduate outcomes, job placement, and pay rates for outgoing students, is a critical assessment for higher education institutions, including trade schools. Trade schools that focus on specialty careers like construction, welding, nursing, or IT.
Jenna Reis is the policy and data analyst of the Board of Technical Education. She said the state takes a close look when collecting data.
“Before I jump into the numbers, I want to provide some brief context into how this data is collected,” Reis said. “Our technical college will lead the process, surveying their students starting six months after they complete their programs. In addition, students can supplement information using the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulations reemployment assistance, or that unemployment assistance record to fill in any gaps.”
Reis said these numbers highlight the kind of return on investment students at South Dakota trade schools are getting.
“If we look at employment first, among graduates who are employable, this years’ data shows 99 percent are employed, 93 percent are employed in a program-related field, and 85 percent are employed within their field in South Dakota,” Reis said. “These are strong numbers, in fact, you may notice in the chart we have very few graduates who are not in the labor market or are still seeking employment.”
That combines with an average salary of $53,000 annually for full-time work for these graduates.
The full data breakdown can be found in an online report.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 23, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 23 drawing
07-18-40-55-68, Mega Ball: 18
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from May 23 drawing
04-11-15-19-38, Lucky Ball: 04
Check Lucky 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.
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