PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – This new federal program promises to help South Dakotans with combined loss of hearing and vision better connect with family, friends and community. The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program provides support for the local distribution of a wide array of accessible communications technology. It was mandated by the 21st Century...

HOVEN, S.D. – (DRG News) Sunday brings the tenth annual Christmas on the Prairie to Hoven’s Cathedral on the Prairie-St. Anthony’s Church.  The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra of Sioux Falls, led by Henry Charles Smith, will once again be a part of this year’s production.  Mary Keller of Hoven who is the co-coordinator for...

FORT PIERRE, S.D. – (DRG News) The Encounters on the Prairie-South Dakota Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation will hold an event Sunday in Fort Pierre called “Lewis and Clark Christmas at the Trading Post”.  Foundation President Bill Stevens says the annual celebration will include a Beef Stew and Buffalo Chili...

WASHINGTON (AP) – South Dakota’s congressional delegation is pressing House and Senate negotiators to keep a provision in a massive water projects bill that prevents the Army Corps of Engineers from charging some residents for use of water. The House and Senate have both passed water projects bills this year. The two bills are...