Environment
Total 28 Posts
South Dakota's role in renewable energy, an annual check of the state's biggest polluters, water quality and supply issues and other stories about the environment.
Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in SD
Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.
Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in SD
With new wind farms leading the way, South Dakota and its strong technical college system have put the state on the forefront of training needed energy workers.
Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states
Rollback of climate regulations in Trump administration highlights policy differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.
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.