Stories Tagged "South Dakota"

U.S. Wind Industry Sees Record-Breaking Growth

posted on April 19, 2013 at 4:04 PM

American wind power now generates over 10 percent of electricity in nine states, with Iowa leading the way, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Full Story

SD beef plant clears final financial hurdle

posted on January 14, 2013 at 9:16 AM

A beef processing plant in South Dakota that has struggled to begin operations says it has enough finances to get to full production. Full Story

SD Meatpacking Plant Closed Temporarily

posted on October 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM

The inspection stoppage happened after a U.S. Agriculture Department inspector saw a truck driver beating hogs he was delivering to the plant. Full Story

Flood Recovery Talk Amidst Building Hot and Dry Conditions

posted on May 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM

One year ago, Missouri River flood waters were rushing through North and South Dakota with downstream states in their sights. Full Story

Flood preparation along the Missouri River

posted on June 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM

This week, U.S Army Corps of Engineering officials increased the outflow from the massive Oahe Dam in Pierre, South Dakota. Full Story

Volunteer Fire Departments Keep Rural America Safe with Fewer Numbers

posted on February 26, 2010 at 3:02 PM

Small towns across the United States work to keep up volunteer firefighter rosters in light of decreasing populations and increasing choices for spare time. Full Story

SD Coal Plant's Demise May Create Wind Opportunity

posted on December 4, 2009 at 1:12 PM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D — A regional power-grid agency is trying to salvage the transmission line portion of a defunct coal plant project in northeastern South Dakota by encouraging wind developers to replace the lost megawatts. Full Story

Bison Revival Fuels a Tourist Sensation

posted on February 20, 2009 at 8:02 PM

An American icon once pushed to the brink of extinction is flourishing with a newfound importance. Market to Market explores Custer State Park's Buffalo Roundup. Full Story

Midwest States Join Transmission Effort

posted on September 19, 2008 at 8:09 PM

PIERRE, S.D (AP) - South Dakota has joined Iowa and three other states to try to develop a regional electric transmission system that will foster increased wind energy development. Full Story

Judge confirms South Dakota hog farm not on Indian Country

posted on June 27, 2008 at 8:06 PM

(ap)A new case of mad cow disease was confirmed Monday in Canada, its 13th case since 2003. Full Story

New Oil Refinery Proposed for South Dakota by Texas Firm

posted on June 15, 2007 at 8:06 PM

ELK POINT, S.D (AP) — A Texas energy company's proposed oil refinery was revealed Wednesday as the so-called Gorilla project that could be built in the southeastern tip of South Dakota — the first new refinery in the United States since 1976. Full Story

Cattle Rustlers

posted on December 24, 2004 at 8:12 PM

Cattle rustlers are striking ranchers and farmers across rural America. Ron Ragsdale lives on a large, sprawling ranch near Rapid City, South Dakota. He talks about the money he's lost at the hands of livestock thieves and discusses the branding... Full Story

Unseasonably Cool Weather in Minnesota and the Dakotas

posted on August 27, 2004 at 8:08 PM

With harvest just around the corner, unseasonably cool weather is wreaking havoc on crops in the north. Full Story

SD Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Rabobank Offer

posted on August 20, 2004 at 8:08 PM

South Dakota Sens. Tom Daschle and Tim Johnson have asked for hearings into the proposed sale of Farm Credit Services of America to Dutch-based Rabobank. Full Story

South Dakota Cattle Producers Promote Beef

posted on June 11, 2004 at 8:06 PM

People involved in the beef industry in South Dakota are getting out in their communities and promoting their product. After the recent BSE scare in the United States, cattle producers are using a promotion called Beef Bucks to educate the... Full Story

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