Bart Pfankuch
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Rivers at risk: Studies reveal health hazards in Rapid Creek, Big Sioux River
Two separate scientific studies released in the past year reveal serious human health concerns for South Dakota’s four most prominent waterways: Rapid Creek, the Big Sioux, Cheyenne and Missouri rivers.
One study showed that Rapid Creek and the Big Sioux River host genetic markers for the most dangerous form
Rivers at risk: State, cities place few limits on farm and urban runoff into rivers
Part of a series of stories examining river quality in South Dakota.
State response to Smithfield ammonia release criticized
Water quality advocates say the state of South Dakota acted prematurely in reporting last week that human health was not at risk from high ammonia releases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources filed limited public notice before the violations stopped and
Rivers at risk: Read about your city’s water pollution concerns
Every day, South Dakota’s 20 most populous cities dump 49.2 million gallons of treated human and industrial wastewater into state rivers and creeks. Here is a look at those 20 cities and how they process wastewater, what it costs, recent inspection results, and how much is dumped where.
Rivers at risk: Pollution problems persist as state oversight lags
Part of a series of stories examining river quality in South Dakota.
Russian woman and South Dakotan connected by mysterious business
For reasons known only to him, embattled political operative Paul Erickson started a new business in South Dakota in June.
By spending just $150 and filling out some online paperwork, Erickson formed Medora Consulting LLC, a company with no stated purpose or partners.
The LLC, or limited liability company, was