Protecting people, land & property from the devastation of wildfires. We don’t back down when the mission is daunting; we’re in until the fire is out.Welcoming Our First Evergreen Advertising Partner: Dauntless Air Evergreen is pleased to welcome Dauntless Air as our first website advertising partner. Dauntless Air’s mission is clear: protecting …Evergreen Magazine·5d ago·3 min readContact usDonate
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It's Déjà vu all over againYogi Berra, the Hall of Fame New York Yankees catcher and accidental philosopher of American common sense, gave us one of the best lines ever spoken about seeing the same thing happen twice. “It's Dé…Evergreen Magazine·Jun 9·7 min readnewsletters.Putting Fire on the GroundRead The Full PERC ReportDonate
Fact brief: Is it possible to add a fifth face to Mount Rushmore?Trump has made several references to being on Mount Rushmore over the years, including sharing in May an AI-generated image of himself on the mountain next to Lincoln.South Dakota News Watch·Jun 9·2 min readTruth Social PostMount Trumpmore? It's the president's 'dream,' Rep. Kristi Noem saysThere's no room for Trump's face on Mount Rushmore, despite MAGA pushSouth Dakota News Watch
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Jackley and Rounds win; Doeden, Rhoden to meet in runoffHouse and Senate winners cruise to victory in GOP primary but no governor candidate got needed 35%. South Dakota News Watch·Jun 2·10 min readBountiful ballots: Local election added to June primaryA law change added numerous local nonpartisan and political races to the statewide Republican and Democratic primaries.South Dakota News WatchMolly WetschSubscribekey tenetlambasted
South Dakota primary and local election previewFrom 2 seats in Congress and the governor to a slew of local races, South Dakotans go to the polls Tuesday. An explanation about what's at stake. South Dakota News Watch·Jun 1·4 min readSubscribeFind out which district you live inthe list of candidatesRead his profile
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Larry Rhoden: The IncumbentA profile of Gov. Larry Rhoden, 1 of 4 Republicans running for a four-year term as South Dakota governor.South Dakota News Watch·May 29·10 min readcommissionedtheoreticallyRhoden told a gathering of journalistsSubscribe
Dusty Johnson: The Problem SolverA profile of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, 1 of 4 Republicans running for South Dakota governor.South Dakota News Watch·May 29·8 min readSubscribecommissionedDonatejumping
Jon Hansen: The Comeback Kid?A profile of state House Speaker Jon Hansen, 1 of 4 Republicans running for South Dakota governor. South Dakota News Watch·May 28·9 min readcommissionedpollSubscribeutilized
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The Heat is On!Wildfire season is upon us - the “us” being the Southeast and the entire West. The heat is on - literally and figuratively. The figurative heat is reaching the boiling point in Congress, thanks to …Evergreen Magazine·May 27·10 min readGarland County Forestry ProfileGarlandCountyForestryProfile.pdf303 KBdownload-circleBenefits to People - Uinta-Wasatch-CacheBTP-Uinta-Wasatch-Cache.pdf6 MBdownload-circleDonateForest Service reorganization explanation
Toby Doeden: The 'Outsider'A profile of Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden, 1 of 4 Republicans running for South Dakota governor. "We needed a bold outsider to step up."South Dakota News Watch·May 27·9 min readSouth Dakota Election Voter GuideEverything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the primary and general elections.South Dakota News WatchAlexander RifaatpollSubscribelatest financial figures
The wall and on the web: New ways to honor SD Vietnam vetsPosthumous honors are planned in June to memorialize the lives of several South Dakotans who served in Vietnam, including a biologist from Rapid City, a school superintendent from Rosholt and a correc…South Dakota News Watch·May 25·9 min readSubscribeIllnesses related to firefighting foam latest burden for South Dakota veteransMilitary veterans who served at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City and at Joe Foss Field Air National Guard Station in Sioux Falls are part of new national class-action lawsuits seeking damages due to exposure to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam.South Dakota News WatchBart PfankuchVVMF websiteTimothy M. Bjork
11 middle schoolers to compete in state civics beeThe winners chosen from four regional competitions will meet June 11 at Augustana University. South Dakota News Watch·May 22·6 min readSubscribeSioux Falls 5th grader wins South Dakota State Spelling Bee11-year-old is headed to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington after nailing “arrearage.”South Dakota News WatchCarson WalkerRegistration is recommendedrequirement that students be proficient in civics
'Nine Little Indians' tells story from South Dakota's Native boarding schoolsHow a film about nine sisters abused at a Native American boarding school illustrates the broad scope of South Dakota's history with the system: "It is huge, to have the courage and to get to a point …South Dakota News Watch·May 22·10 min readNine Little IndiansAt least 3,000 children died10 states in the countryThe film will premiere at Lincoln Center
Fact brief: Did Dusty Johnson lead the House in charter-flight expenses?A claim from an ad attacking South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson claims the House representative spent more on chartered flight than any of his cohorts.South Dakota News Watch·May 21·2 min readthis one.Congressional Perks: Congress spends on pricey airfare, lodging and private jetsTaxpayers fuel pricey private flights for Gillibrand, Schumer, other senatorsDefend US PAC ad
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Final primary campaign filings underscore Johnson's financial edgeThe four candidates vying for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor unveiled their final campaign finance figures ahead of the June 2 primary ballot. South Dakota News Watch·May 21·5 min readcurrent balance of $931,000Gov. Larry Rhoden's campaign reporting $170,000House Speaker Jon Hansen's camp reporting $164,000Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden reporting $214,000
The Firestorm after the FlamesIntroduction by Jim Petersen Frank Carroll is an old friend and a boat rocker of legendary proportion. He is Vice President of the National Wildfire Alliance and President of Wildfire Pros, a Pueblo…Evergreen Magazine·May 20·12 min readDonatehttps://www.wildfirepros.com/
Building a Stronger Future for Northwestern North DakotaWilliston is the heart of North Dakota’s energy economy. The hardworking people of the Bakken have helped build our state into one of the top energy-producing areas in our country. I hope to bring mor…Michael Steele for ND·May 20·3 min readDonate
New SD law congests local elections; races to watchLocal contests reflect a year of high political involvement and loaded ballots thanks to new South Dakota election law. "Local elections, in particular, you tend to think of when something goes wrong.…South Dakota News Watch·May 20·11 min readSouth Dakota Election Voter GuideEverything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the primary and general elections.South Dakota News WatchAlexander RifaatSouth Dakota SearchlightSubscribeA forum
1 of world's largest energy storage plants launches in SDFacility will absorb excess, low-cost energy from wind turbines that might otherwise be lost due to capacity limits on the existing power grid and store it in carbon blocks for use when needed.South Dakota News Watch·May 19·8 min readDonateStudent interest in SD energy programs on the riseThree students in Lake Area Technical College’s energy programs speak to News Watch about why they chose to join the rapidly growing sector.South Dakota News WatchMolly WetschSubscribeMajor power line expansions will fuel future growth in SDMajor new power lines are coming to South Dakota, which could provide a path for new development over the next few decades.South Dakota News WatchBart Pfankuch
Open beta testing for Lemmy 1.0.0Lemmy [Unofficial]·May 19·5 min readAnnouncementsnutomic5 commentsdocumentation
Statement from Partnership for New Americans (PANA) in Response to the Attack on the Islamic Center of San DiegoWe are heartbroken and terrified for our community following the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego today which left three community members dead and hundreds traumatized. Our hearts are with…PANA·May 18·2 min readindicatedsupport and donations to the Islamic Center of San Diegohttps://goodbricks.org/campaign/icsd.org/official-icsd-victim---family-support-fundDonate
Homeowners stuck in 6 years of sinkhole limbo"If the Supreme Court rules against us, we're pretty much done. ... As for being compensated for your loss, you're pretty much out of luck." South Dakota News Watch·May 18·10 min readresearchSubscribeDonateShare your thoughts on this story
Connecting Over Coffee and Local CreativityIt was wonderful connecting with community members at Daily Addiction Coffee House for coffee with candidates and supporting local vendors at the Bloom+Browse Vendor Show. Thank you to everyone who st…Michael Steele for ND·May 17·2 min readDonate
My Saturday's ScheduleWe've got your Saturday schedule! Join me at 9 am for Coffee with Candidates at Daily Addiction. Then, head on over to the Raymond Center from 10 am-4 pm for the Bloom+Browse Vendor Show!Michael Steele for ND·May 15·1 min readDonate
Back to the future? SD Senate primaries see a slew of rematchesAn examination of key races in this year's election. "If property rights are important to people, they're not going to forget." South Dakota News Watch·May 15·11 min readFind out which district you live inthe list of candidatesSubscribeShowing our math: The numbers behind the latest pollIn the final story of this week’s series examining the results of our new poll, we look back at the main takeaways and explain the methodology.South Dakota News WatchAlexander Rifaat
Congratulations Bruce Zuber - and Thank You!Back in December, we invited Evergreen readers to step forward with year-end support for our work. We asked those who value Evergreen’s independent, science-based forestry journalism to help carry it …Evergreen Magazine·May 14·3 min readDonate
Candidates and Coffee☕May 16th at 9:00 a.m. — Tracy Foss will be joining us! Tracy is running for ND Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also, shout out to Daily Addiction Coffee House for supporting Opportunity Foundati…Michael Steele for ND·May 14·2 min readhttps://fossforeducation.com/Opportunity Foundation | Disability Services | Williston, NDOpportunity Foundation, Inc. (OFI) is a non-profit agency licensed to provide residential and work supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Williams, McKenzie, Divide & Mountrail counties.Opportunity Foundation | Disability Services | Williston, NDhttps://www.facebook.com/dailyaddictionchDonate
Fact brief: Does SD have any laws about Automatic License Plate Readers?Flock Safety’s Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) are operational in 49 states, including South Dakota.South Dakota News Watch·May 12·2 min readSouth Portland is considering adding another Flock camera. What are these?AI Is Watching Your Every Move on the Road. These State Laws Are Pushing BackMinnehaha County to add new cameras to catch stolen vehiclesSioux Falls Transparency Portal
About Last WeekendDonate On Sunday morning, I woke up to my body reminding me of my age. Throughout the weekend, I mentally refused this reality throughout my time at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest. Honestly, I do this o…Gamin' 4 Aven·Apr 27·4 min readDonatewatch the socialsHear. Feel. Donate.
South Dakota crime reporting guideA resource for journalists, students and members of the public who are interested in the judicial system at all levels: state, federal and tribal.South Dakota News Watch·Apr 24·81 min readCivics Uncovered: South Dakota CourtsPodcast Episode · Dakota Dialogues · May 7 · 25mApple Podcastsclerk of court officeeCourtshttps://eCourts.sd.gov
Iconic movies shot in South DakotaFrom 'Dances With Wolves' to 'National Treasure,' these notable movies were filmed in South Dakota. South Dakota News Watch·Sep 17·5 min readDonateShare your thoughts on this storysdnewswatch.orgsign up for an email
