The following students graduated after the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,600 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program.

Once a week in the summertime, brightly colored 10x10 tents pop up in a corner parking lot in my community. Under each one of those tents is a producer, crafter, or small business owner who has tables of goods for sale.

hoden Since the day I took office, I have challenged everyone in my administration to focus on keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free. If we all link arms and pledge to chase opportunities together, our state will remain an example to the nation.

Melanie VanderPol-Bailey, MSW, CSW-PIP In life there is injury. Shortly after you scrape your knee, without your knowing or permission, millions of cells within your body begin communicating. Blood clots form, inflammation rushes in to protect the wound and new tissue develops. Over time, the skin repairs itself, often leaving only a faint reminder of what happened.

(Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters that the deadlines to apply for safety net and disaster assistance programs designed to protect their financial security are coming soon. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers that the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program and the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), both have deadlines in early August. Additionally, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, eligible landowners have until the end of August to review and consider base acre increases for the first time since 2002 for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.

Well, the impossible has happened, George Johnson and Mike Lebanowitz have regained 1st place in the league. If that’s not bad enough, Charlie Johnson and David Kotrba are in 2nd place. The stars in the sky must be in an odd alignment.