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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

South Dakota buries its official time capsule in Sioux Falls

Plus, a $7.98 million grassland grant and a 1.7 percent jobless rate in the Sioux Falls metro.

The Good Day Sioux Falls team2 stories16 sources5 min read

State HistoryTop story

South Dakota buried its official time capsule at the Battleship on Monday

The capsule stays sealed for 50 years

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the ceremony's scheduled start at the Battleship
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the commission has worked on projects like this

Sources: KOTA, KELOLAND.com

South Dakota tucked a snapshot of 2026 underground Monday. The buried the state's official time capsule at the . It stays sealed until 2076.

The burial was one of the commission's final acts and fell on the state's birthday. State Historian Dr. Ben Jones called it a meaningful way to give future generations a link to South Dakota today.

Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves said Jones recently unearthed a time capsule at Mark Twain Elementary, which gave the commission an idea.

“They thought maybe, having gotten one out of the ground, we better put one back in for the tricentennial.”

Dr. Joseph Graves, Secretary of Education
  • Inside: an expired driver's license, challenge coins, letters from the governor
  • Flags: one from the Lower Brule Tribe, plus the South Dakota America 250 flag
  • Picked by: a subgroup of the commission

2076year the capsule is set to open

It will be opened as part of the nation's 300th anniversary celebration.

Sources: KOTA, KELOLAND.com

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Conservation

A $7.98 million federal grant aims to turn 7,500 acres of marginal cropland into grassland

If you own marginal cropland in South Dakota, watch this one. The won a $7.98 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's for its Working Lands Grassland Recovery Initiative.

The program aims to convert 7,500 acres through voluntary 10-year agreements with landowners. The Dakota Scout reports the privately owned land will be set aside for wildlife, then become perennial grassland for haying and grazing.

7,500 acresof marginal cropland the program aims to convert to perennial grassland

The land would stay available for managed grazing and hay production.

Source: kotaradio.com

  • Grant: $7.98 million from the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program
  • Selected: one of 42 projects nationwide
  • Partner: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Applications will be reviewed competitively, with priority for strong conservation benefits and ties to existing grasslands. The initiative is expected to launch soon, and the Second Century Habitat Fund will have more information.

Landowners would sign voluntary agreements and may get help with costs

Part of the dealWhat it says
AgreementVoluntary, 10 years
Land useManaged grazing and hay
Help offeredLand prep, seed, planting, rent

Source: kotaradio.com

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Jobs

The Sioux Falls metro regained its spot among the lowest jobless rates in the U.S. in September, at 1.7 percent, tied with Rapid City and Bismarck, North Dakota. That's 2,920 unemployed people, according to the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation, after August's 2.2 percent. SiouxFalls.Business

Permits

October building permits totaled $98 million, slightly below the monthly average, according to the city. Through October, permits for the year total $894.2 million, down from $1.2 billion last year. SiouxFalls.Business

Permits through October are down from last year's $1.2 billion

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Two years ago$965 million
Last year$1,200 million
This year$894 million

Severance

Severance Brewing plans to close by the end of June 2027 and won't renew its lease, the owners said on Facebook. They said the decision wasn't financial but about spending more time with family, and the brewery is listed for sale. Dakota Broadcasting

Augustana

Augustana hockey finished a weekend sweep of Northern Michigan with a 4-1 win Saturday night at Midco Arena, moving to 7-0-1 overall and 2-0-0 in the CCHA. That record ties Michigan for the most wins in the country. The Vikings head to Michigan Tech for a series Friday and Saturday. dakotanewsnow.comKELOLAND.com

Pentagon

Memphis upset No. 18 Iowa State 80-76 Monday at the Sanford Pentagon, and KELOLAND says it was the Cyclones' first season-opener loss since 2017. The Pentagon also hosted two Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon games, where Northern Kentucky beat UTEP. Murray State, coached by Mitchell native Ryan Miller, beat Tennessee State 94-64. Dakota News NowKELOLAND.comKELOLAND.comDakota News Now

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I am very proud of the trick or treaters that came to my house last night.

“I was not home but wanted to leave treats I left a bucket full on my front step with a sign that simply said “Happy Halloween. Be Kind “. I watched all the events when I got home. Every kid said thank you to my doorbell! They were telling each other “just take one”. Great job kids and parents. It all starts at home !”

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The Wrap

The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls has completed a two-part expansion, and its grand opening is Thursday, Nov. 5. The archery range that opened in March 2025 has averaged 15,000 visitors a year. Now come three new classrooms, a game processing area and an indoor archery range. Bullseye.

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Good Day Sioux Fallsto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

South Dakota buries its official time capsule in Sioux Falls

Plus, a $7.98 million grassland grant and a 1.7 percent jobless rate in the Sioux Falls metro.

The TLDR

  1. State's time capsule is buried at the Battleship, set to open in 2076
  2. A $7.98 million federal grant aims to restore South Dakota grassland
  3. Sioux Falls metro jobless rate is back down to 1.7 percent
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