Environment
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Federal money to prevent Black Hills forest fires left 'in limbo'
“There’s nothing approaching fraud or waste in this, and very dollar will be used to do something good for the Black Hills.”
Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth
One neighbor worries about the chance of fire from the system designed to provide energy when it's needed.
Husband's health scare adds perspective to Fiegen's campaign
Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.
South Dakota clashes with Minnesota on clean energy, coal plant closures
As gas and electric companies transition away from fossil fuels, South Dakota officials stress reliability of resources in extreme weather.
Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist?
The pork slaughterhouse has a new treatment plant to reduce the amount of toxic waste it dumps in the river. Developers and environmentalists want more progress.
Solar surge: South Dakota sees new interest in solar power
Fossil fuels will still play a role: 'On a cold winter morning when it's cloudy and there’s no wind, we’ll still be keeping our members warm with natural gas and coal and diesel.'
$8.3B in crop insurance payouts to South Dakota farmers: A cost of climate change
Nearly 65% of federal crop insurance premiums are subsidized with federal funding.