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Made in South Dakota: Daktronics
South Dakota is a thriving state that's home to companies of all kinds. Many of those make products we use each and every day. So here at KSFY we thought we'd share some of those companies' stories with you in a segment called 'Made in South Dakota.'
SD House panel approves teacher bonus plan
Gov. Dennis Daugaard's plan to give bonuses to the state's top teachers was endorsed Wednesday by a South Dakota House committee after supporters said it would lead to better teachers and improved student achievement.
SD lawmakers begin debate on teacher bonus plan
Gov. Dennis Daugaard's plan to give bonuses to the state's top teachers will help improve student achievement in South Dakota's school districts, an aide to the governor said Wednesday.
'Taste The Fun!' at the 2012 South Dakota State...
The theme for the 2012 South Dakota State Fair is "Taste the Fun!" Make plans now to attend the State Fair in Huron, Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, 2012. "We are excited for this year's theme," said State Fair Manager Jerome Hertel.
South Dakota's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected...
Maren Johnson, 17, of Watertown and Kadon Leddy, 12, of Stockholm today were named South Dakota's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
East coast group ranks South Dakota least humane...
The Humane Society of the United States considers South Dakota the least humane state in the nation, partly because the state does not have a number of recommended farming restrictions.
South Dakota lawmakers opt not to weigh in on flag...
After some debate in legislative committee and on social media sites, a South Dakota Legislature committee opted not to weigh in on the issue of redesigning the state flag.
SDakota inmate sentenced to death in guard killing
A judge on Monday sentenced a South Dakota inmate to death for killing a prison guard by bashing him with a pipe and covering his mouth with plastic wrap during a failed escape attempt.
House panel rejects plan for new South Dakota flag
PIERRE - A South Dakota House panel rejected a proposal Monday to change the state flag after opponents said they are not ready to abandon a design that's changed little in more than a century.
South Dakota inmate sentenced to death in guard...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A judge on Monday sentenced a South Dakota inmate to death for his part in the killing of a...
Verizon Wireless Invests $40 Million in South...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $40 million in 2011 to enhance its network in South Dakota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G ...
SD lawmakers struggle with state worker bonus plan
After going three years without a pay raise, South Dakota's 13,000 state employees should find out soon what, if any, kind of bonus they will get to compensate them for sticking it out through those lean years.
Experts urge South Dakota to prepare for impact of...
South Dakota should be prepared to tackle the potential benefits and challenges of an oil-drilling boom in the state, accordi - More - 
Unpaid child support on the rise in South Dakota
The Associated Press The Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The amount of unpaid child support owed by parents with children in South Dakota has jumped almost $20 million the past two years, to more than $138 million. The Argus Leader newspaper (http://argusne.ws/vZ7zEB) reports that officials don't agree on the reason for the increase that follows a national trend. State Division of Child ...
South Dakota found safe after six hours from home
Grand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) -- An update to a story we brought you Saturday. A rural Britton, South Dakota man is found safe six hours from home.

College Roundup: South Dakota State snaps Oral Roberts win streak
BROOKINGS - Nate Wolters scored 24 points and Jordan Dykstra added 22 as South Dakota State snapped Oral Roberts' 13-game winning streak with a 75-60 win Thursday night.
Bel Brands USA selects South Dakota for $100...
A Chicago-based cheese maker announced plans Feb. 1 to build a $100 million cheese plant in Brookings, S.D. Bel Brands USA selected the South Dakota city over locations in Iowa, Idaho and Michigan.
Coyote Women Prep For Showdown With South Dakota...
BROOKINGS - With conference games just 48 hours before and only a two-year gap between meetings, the South Dakota at South Dakota State women's game may not have the buildup that the men's meeting had just four days earlier.
White, South Dakota State extend winning streak to...
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Chad White scored 22 points Monday night as South Dakota State ran its winning streak to five with a 93-60 victory over Dakota State. Taevaunn Prince added 15 points for the Jackrabbits (9-3), while Jordan Dykstra had 12, Griffan Callahan 11 and Zach Horstman 10. Brayden Carlson had eight assists and five steals. Read full article >>
K-State women dominate South Dakota State
K-State's defense was rather oppressive on Saturday, particularly in the first half. The Wildcats held South Dakota State to only two field goals in the first half and beat the Jackrabbits 63-46 in Brookings, S.D.
Sheep Shearing School Scheduled For SDSU
BROOKINGS - A sheep shearing school is set for Dec. 7-9 at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
Area basketball: South Dakota St. holds off WSU...
Washington State's late rally came up short in a 63-58 loss to South Dakota State in Brookings, S.D., on Sunday. Carly Noyes scored 12 points and Tia Presley and Sage Romberg each added 11 for the Cougars (2-2), who also got nine points, eight rebounds and six steals from Jazmine Perkins.
Sumner throws 4 TDs as South Dakota St. holds off...
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Austin Sumner threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns as South Dakota State held off Southern Illinois 45-34 on Saturday. Sumner hit Aaron Rollin for TDs of 5 and 44 yards in the first quarter, then found Dale Moss for scores of 71 and 4 yards in the second period as the Jackrabbits (4-6, 3-4 Missouri Valley) built a 35-14 halftime lead. Read full article >>
SDSU iGrow Expands Its Services With iGrow Wheat
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State University Extension's iGrow is expanding its online services to include iGrow Wheat.
Project seeks to expand South Dakota wine industry
BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota State University is taking part in a project aimed at stimulating the grape and wine industry in South Dakota and a dozen other northern states with cold climates.
South Dakota State's Sumner Added To Rice Watch...
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State University quarterback Austin Sumner has been added to the official watch list for the inaugural Jerry Rice Award as the top freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision.
University of South Dakota prank may have gone too...
Brookings, S.D. (WDAY TV) -- A University of South Dakota marketing official says there aren't any plans to take down a new billboard near Brookings after what appeared to be a dead coyote was hung from a rope on it Tuesday.
Third-year South Dakota QB O'Brien quits team
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Third-year starting quarterback Thomas O'Brien has quit the South Dakota State football team.
Third-year South Dakota starter O'Brien quits team
BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Third-year starting quarterback Thomas O'Brien has quit the South Dakota State football team.
Mavericks to travel to South Dakota
The UNO volleyball team (1-6) faces a future Summit League foe Tuesday, traveling to South Dakota State for a 7 p.m. match at Frost Arena in Brookings, S.D. South Dakota State is 5-2 after going 2-1 in the Jayhawk Invitational,...
Southern Utah comeback fails against South Dakota...
Southern Utah comeback fails against South Dakota State The Salt Lake Tribune Published Sep 3, 2011 10:06PM MDT Southern Utah coach Ed Lamb gambled Saturday night at Couglin-Alumni Stadium in Brookings, S.D. He lost. Trailing South Dakota State by a point with two seconds remaining in the game, Lamb ordered a two-point conversion attempt. It failed, dooming the Thunderbirds to a heartbreaking 29 ...
Shepherd Joins South Dakota State Softball Staff
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State Director of Athletics Justin Sell, along with head softball coach Kim Aggabao, announced the addition of Carla Shepherd to the Jackrabbit softball program as an assistant coach.
South Dakota algae could land on Mars
BROOKINGS - On the day mankind sets up house on Mars or Venus or some other planet, there's a good chance that South Dakota researchers helped to pave the way.
Feedlot expert advises steps to avoid heat stress
BROOKINGS -- An extension beef feedlot specialist says ranchersshould take special steps to help their cattle avoid heat stressduring extreme hot and humid conditions over the next few days.
Field School for Agronomy Professionals Set
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State University IPM Program and Plant Science Department along with South Dakota Agri-Business Association will host a hands-on in-field training for agronomy professionals August 2 and 3 at the Northeast Research Farm, South Shore. The Field School is being rescheduled from the July 7 date because of heavy rains and flooding at the research farm.
South Dakota Summer Spotlight July 22-24
BROOKINGS - The 2011 South Dakota Summer Spotlight and State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest will be held July 22-24 in Huron.
SDSU forestry specialist to discuss flooded trees
BROOKINGS, South Dakota -- South Dakota State Universityforestry specialists will offer information on dealing with floodedshrubs and trees at a meeting in North Sioux City next month.
Nitrogen loss expected after heavy rainfall in...
BROOKINGS -- The Extension Service says farmers might want totest their fields for nitrogen content following recent heavy rainin parts of South Dakota.
Brookings and SDSU dominate at Miss South Dakota...
It was hardly a surprise that the new Miss South Dakota would have a Brookings connection seven of the women in the field of 14 were either South Dakota State University students or make their homes in Brookings.
Value of ag land rises 16.5 percent
BROOKINGS -- University economists report a 16.5 percent jump inthe value of agricultural land in South Dakota the past year.

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