South Dakota

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 14, 2023

South Dakota Water Plant Sees $215M Upgrade

As the first major expansion at the South Dakota facility in more than 40 years, a $215 million upgrade of the Sioux Falls Regional Water plant will significantly increase the plant's ability to treat wastewater safely and effectively....

AASHTO Journal - Wed October 26, 2022

FRA Awards $4M to Railroad Projects

The Federal Railroad Administration recently awarded more than $4 million to support three state department of transportation projects in two states aimed at upgrading and safeguarding railroad infrastructure....

Kenworth - Wed September 28, 2022

Johnson Feed Journeys From Horse and Wagon to Kenworth T680 Next Generation

When Carl Johnson founded City Dray Line (now named Johnson Feed Inc.) in 1920, the Prohibition era had just begun, Warren G. Harding was elected U.S. president and car production was starting to ramp up to meet the demands of middle-class Americans....

Caterpillar - Tue March 29, 2022

Cat Awards Scholarships for Program at Western Dakota Tech

Caterpillar Inc. recently awarded two full scholarships to students entering the Electrical Trades — Autonomous Equipment Technician (AET) program recently developed in collaboration with Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC), Rapid City, S.D....

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 16, 2022

Work Continues On South Dakota's Sanford Sports Complex

By summer 2022, athletes will be taking advantage of a major expansion of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, S.D. The $40 million undertaking, which calls for 18 fully-lit synthetic fields, is considered the biggest turf field project in the country, with nearly 1.7 million sq....

RAM Inc. - Tue March 08, 2022

RAM Opens Registration for 2022 Blasting, Explosives Safety Training Course

Developed specifically for explosives engineers, drillers, field crews, safety personnel, D&B engineers and others working with explosives, RAM Inc. 's 2022 Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course will be held Sept....

Sandvik - Wed January 05, 2022

Sandvik Appoints DMI as Distributor of South Dakota

Sandvik announced the appointment of Diesel Machinery Inc. (DMI) as its authorized distributor for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in South Dakota. DMI will be responsible for equipment sales and full aftermarket support through the provision of spare parts and local customer service....

Terex Utilities - Mon December 20, 2021

Terex Utilities Expands Fabrication, Machining, Welding Capabilities

Terex Utilities has begun expansion of its Huron, S.D., facility to increase capacity for fabrication, machining and welding of core components for its aerial devices and digger derricks. The facility upgrade includes a 11,400 sq....

South Dakota DOT - Wed December 08, 2021

South Dakota DOT Receives Federal Grant for Freight Capacity Expansion

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) was recently awarded a Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation....

CEG/MAPA - Tue September 28, 2021

Women of Asphalt Mn/Dakota Branch to Host Inaugural Event in Oct.

The Women of Asphalt Minnesota and Dakotas Branch announced registration is open for the group's inaugural event, a Zoom webinar. The webinar will take place Oct. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Women in the industry will discuss their challenges and experiences....