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High Rivers, Saturated Soil in South Dakota: A Recipe for Spring Flooding

Southeastern South Dakota is only one heavy rain or snow storm away from major flooding this spring. While Sioux Falls got a fraction of snow during February, there’s still an elevated risk of flooding. City, county and National Weather Service …

2019 Floods Brought Financial Woes to South Dakota Townships

Townships in South Dakota are facing economic difficulties as 2019 flood repair costs mount. Townships primarily depend on their taxpayers for funds to repair more than 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of roads while they wait for reimbursements from the Federal …