BUSINESS

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park had its busiest May on record. The park had over 483,000 recreation visits last month, up…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration has exempted most employers from long-awaited rules for protecting workers from the coronavirus. The move has angered labor…

WALL, S.D. — Congressman Dusty Johnson applauding the new interstate agreement Thursday afternoon while touring the Wall Meat processing facility. He talked with the staff…

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline says it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Those red-shirted people are back milling around downtown Rapid City, the downtown ambassadors. The ambassadors assist visitors find their way around…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — You’ll recognize him by his signature, smiling face. Dan says, “I’ve been called “Downtown Dan” many times, that is not unusual.”…

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will close its U.S. stores on Thanksgiving for the second consecutive year. The nation’s largest retailer and biggest…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — With meat processors big and small coming back from a difficult time during the pandemic, Governor Kristi Noem announced the start…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Workers at a South Dakota meatpacking plant that became a coronavirus hotspot last year are considering a strike after contract…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Business and government officials say a next-generation, small nuclear plant will be built at a soon-to-be retired coal-fired power plant in…

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Another major step forward towards development of Ellsworth Air Force Base in preparation for the B-21 – the Department…

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. —  Five West River residents have been announced as inductees for the 2021 South Dakota Hall of Fame. Each year, the Hall of…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Memorial Day Weekend, you’ll often find many people out on the road. Some even make a tradition out of seeing…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Timber prices continue to soar — evidenced by an increase of $24,000 in construction costs on a single-family home from this…

LEAD, S.D. — Keating Resources, a real-estate investment company already known locally for projects like Sportsbook Deadwood, has purchased the 680-acre Deer Mountain Ski Resort…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Many businesses have been experiencing serious staffing shortages, causing a vicious cycle in the need for workers and child care in…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Federal Credit Union held it’s eighteenth annual Shred Day for its members today at its N. Plaza location. The…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A number of states have embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Senator John Thune in Rapid City on Friday taking a tour of Property Meld. The local company start up recently broke…

STURGIS, S.D. — For the first time in its 81 year history, the Sturgis Rally now has permanent branding. A year-and-a-half of work went into…

BLACK HILLS, S.D. — Vacant gift shops, closed amusement parks, and empty tourism caves in some parts of the Black Hills – not due to…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Hippie Haven spokesperson says in exchange for donating tampons, pads, and sanitary wipes – women can get a free menstrual…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Think of it as a springtime “Shop Small Saturday.” Jenn Harlan, the owner of Rapid City’s Younique Finds antique store, has…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Workforce instability has been a concern in Rapid City recently. Elevate Rapid City held a workshop to Revitalize the Workforce, specifically…

KEYSTONE, S.D. — Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem spoke Monday at Mount Rushmore and highlighted…

PIERRE, S.D. — Registered apprenticeship are a proven model of job preparation that combines paid on the job learning with technical instruction. Apprenticeships create entry…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The COVID-19 pandemic changed things for many small businesses. “When things changed, our business model changed,” said Lisa Denherder. Denherder owns…

EDGEMONT, S.D. — Powertech Industries Inc. (a subsidiary of Azarga Uranium) based in British Columbia, Canada, plans to move ahead at the Dewey-Burdock uranium in-situ…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Government Affairs Connection is a gathering of local business community members and focuses on timely topics of local interest. The purpose…

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fork Real Café is a regular sit-down café with a mom-and-pop feel, but what is special about it is that customers…