South Dakota closes fiscal 2026 with $69 million surplus, governor says
South Dakota finished fiscal year 2026 with a $69 million surplus, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced July 13. The balance increased state reserve funds to approximately $325 million.
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SDDOT schedules Aug. 4 Rapid City meeting on Highway 16/Catron Boulevard interchange project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Aug. 4 in Rapid City on the Highway 16/16B/Catron Boulevard interchange project and work involving part of Promise Road.
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South Dakota Republican governor race heads to early August runoff
Gov. Larry Rhoden and an unnamed challenger advanced to a statewide Republican gubernatorial runoff after no candidate reached South Dakota’s 35% nomination threshold in the primary.
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Pierre schedules water-main replacement on Pierre Street
The City of Pierre announced July 24 that a water-main replacement project on Pierre Street was scheduled to begin Monday, July 27, 2026.
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Sioux Falls updates residents on major street, bridge and interchange construction
Sioux Falls and the South Dakota Department of Transportation say several major roadway, bridge and interchange projects are expected to reach substantial completion this fall, with August work planned for a new bridge connection to southbound I-29.