PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: Thanks to the collective efforts of many, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) continually provides a safe and efficient public transportation system across South Dakota. SDDOT seeks new ways to engage stakeholders and users of the transportation system, with the ultimate goal that everyone arrives home safely, each and every day! A key in  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Inauguration Day FLAG ADVISORY January 16, 2025 Contact: Ian Fury Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Inauguration Day PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be raised to full-staff statewide on January 20, 2025 in honor of the Inauguration of the 47 th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Flags should return to half-s  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Noem Announces Plan to Keep Farmers Farming January 16, 2024 Contact: Ian Fury Gov. Noem Announces Plan to Keep Farmers Farming PIERRE, SD - This week in her State of the State Address, Governor Kristi Noem announced a plan to keep farmers farming in South Dakota. This plan features an agreement between the State of South Dakota, the South Dakota Ag Foundation, and First Dako  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Jan. 15 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Over the past 50 years, the mining industry has faced numerous catastrophic accidents linked to geotechnical failures, highlighting persistent risks despite advancements in safety. Ground collapses in metal and non-metal mines, though less frequent than other types of accidents, account for a disproportionately higher number of fatalities. From 2012 to 2022, 34 mining workers  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * My Great Honor By: Gov. Kristi Noem January 17, 2024 You probably know that President-elect Trump has called on me to serve, if confirmed, as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. It's a tremendous honor and a great responsibility. The mission is to keep the American people safe from threats to the Homeland. That leaves me in a position where I may say "farewell"  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eight seconds of fame. That's what elite bucking bulls look forward to during every event. Polar Express is no exception as he is known for his extraordinary appearances at the National Finals Rodeo and multiple Professional Bull Riders Association events. After wrapping up an excellent NFR in 2023, Polar Express was purchased by Jason and Chase Sterk of Sterk Bucking Bulls, located in Irene, South Dakot  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: On Friday, Representative-elect Herman Otten announced that he will resign his seat in the State House of Representatives. Upon Representative-elect Otten's resignation, Governor Kristi Noem requested public input on filling the District 6 vacancy. Otten represented District 6 in the State House from 2013-2020 and in the State Senate from 2021-2024. He was elected to the State  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: Stout has advised State Steel Supply, North America's 38th largest service center, in its combination with SPS Companies Inc., North America's 15th largest service center. Stout served as the exclusive financial advisor to State Steel in connection with the transaction. Headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, State  more