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09/09/2025

09/09/2025

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08/21/2025

Are there any parents out there who are willing to share their first days of school pictures for the paper?

08/19/2025

We are still working on our Back to School Edition. If there are still any businesses out there that would like support this special issue give us a call! 605-669-2271

08/14/2025

08/01/2025

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07/31/2025

**DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota**

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is issuing an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota where smoke from wildfires in Canada is forecasted to settle. The smoke may cause low visibility and increased fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) advises that these levels may be a concern to public health and provides additional resources to make an informed decision on personal healthcare choices.

The alert is in effect starting on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, August 3, 2025, or until conditions improve.

Elderly citizens, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems are the most susceptible to the smoke. All people should avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during periods of low visibility caused by the wildfire smoke. People are also encouraged to keep indoor air clean by closing windows and doors.

Air pollution can aggravate heart and cardiovascular disease as well as lung diseases like asthma and COPD. When the air quality is unhealthy, people with these conditions may experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or fatigue. Anyone concerned about health effects related to poor air quality should contact their health care provider.

DANR provides air quality data on the department’s website for several locations in South Dakota. Hourly PM2.5 values greater than 35 microgram per cubic meter (ug/m3) are a concern to public health.

Individuals may track the real time PM2.5 concentrations by visiting DANR’s website at https://denravweb.sd.gov/AirVision/default.aspx or EPA’s website at https://www.airnow.gov/

An explanation of the air quality index levels and their meaning can be found at https://danr.sd.gov/Environment/AirQuality/AirMonitoring/RealTimeData.aspx

AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.

07/25/2025