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South Dakota Trade delegation visits Japan, South Korea

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2 months ago

March 16, 2026

South Dakota Trade delegation visits Japan, South Korea

Several top state officials are taking part in a South Dakota Trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen is leading the delegation. He’s joined by Ag Secretary Hunter Roberts, Governor’s Office of Economic Development Commissioner Bill Even, South Dakota Trade President Jesse Fonkert as well as several business industry leaders.

Officials say the mission aims to strengthen commercial relationships with two of the nation’s most important allies in Asia. Both Japan and South Korea are top soybean export markets.

“We’re bringing a strong delegation and a clear message: South Dakota is Open for Opportunity, and our producers and businesses are ready to compete on the world stage,” Venhuizen said. “South Dakota is a state that punches far above its weight in agricultural production, and missions like this ensure buyers across the globe know just how strong our economy is.”

South Dakota Trade coordinates several missions like this each year. Recent delegations visited Mexico, Ireland, Canada and South Africa.

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Governor activates South Dakota Drought Task Force

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Governor activates South Dakota Drought Task Force

Gov. Larry Rhoden is activating the state Drought Task Force to monitor drought conditions across South Dakota.

This task force coordinates the exchange of drought-related information among government agencies, according to the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The collaboration aims to improve the state’s response to agriculture, fire management and water supply issues.

“My administration is committed to protecting our farmers, ranchers, and communities across the state. While recent rainfall has provided some relief, drought is still impacting parts of South Dakota,” said Rhoden. “The Drought Task Force will help us closely monitor conditions and respond quickly if needed.”

This comes as the latest drought monitor shows extremely dry conditions across southern South Dakota, while central parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry conditions.

The task force’s first meeting is Thursday.

State agencies represented on the task force include the governor’s office, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Game, Fish and Parks, South Dakota National Guard, Department of Social Services, Department of Tourism, and the Department of Tribal Relations. Additional partners include USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resource Conservation Service, South Dakota State University Extension and School of Mines climatologists, the National Weather Service and South Dakota Rural Water.

Because of the dry conditions, officials are urging the public to use caution with open burns and other activities that could start fires.

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SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for May 5, 2026

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19 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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

Here’s a look at May 5, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 5 drawing

12-22-50-51-55, Mega Ball: 10

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 5 drawing

14-20-23-30-55, Bonus: 02

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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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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4 Missouri River projects aim to boost South Dakota water service

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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4 Missouri River projects aim to boost South Dakota water service

In a wooded site along the west shore of the Missouri River, an engineering marvel was taking shape one afternoon in March that will eventually help provide fresh water to hundreds of thousands of people.

Contractors hired by the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System had positioned 16-foot concrete rings above a structure known as a Ranney well that will draw water from an aquifer 140 feet below the surface. To form the sides of the giant well, workers jam several of the sleeves into the caisson structure that collects water through a series of pipes that extend outward at the bottom.

The new well is part of a $150 million expansion of the Lewis & Clark system that provides 44 million gallons of treated Missouri River water each day to 350,000 people in 20 communities in eastern South Dakota and parts of Iowa and Minnesota.

The construction is part of a wide-scale increase in water service capacity now underway in South Dakota, where water managers of several systems are implementing plans to serve the state for the next 40 to 50 years.

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