Welcome to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation's news room. Here you will find the latest news relating to our various programs. If you need background or statistics for a story or an expert to help interpret the information, contact Dawn Dovre, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, at 605.773.3101.
The following news releases (Adobe PDF format) are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent releases at the top.
| November 2024 |
| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available |
| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls November Hiring Event |
| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Governor Noem Proclaims National Apprenticeship Week |
| October 2024 |
| Oct. 23, 2024 |
State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 |
| Oct. 16, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton October Drive-Thru Hiring Event |
| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls October Hiring Event |
| Oct. 1, 2024 |
Pop-Up Business Service Office in Milbank |
| September 2024 |
| Sept. 26, 2024 |
North Sioux City/Dakota Dunes Virtual Hiring Event |
| Sept. 19, 2024 |
Manufacturing Focused Statewide Virtual Hiring Event |
| Sept. 17, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton September Hiring Event |
| Sept. 17, 2024 |
Hire the Hills September Hiring Event |
| Sept. 12, 2024 |
Governor Noem Proclaims Sept. 15-21 Adult Education and Family Literacy Week |
| Sept. 5, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls Hosting Virtual Hiring Event in September |
| Sept. 5, 2024 |
Mitchell Area Virtual Hiring Event in September |
| August 2024 |
| Aug. 27, 2024 |
Hartford Area Career Fair in September |
| Aug. 27, 2024 |
Box Elder and Ellsworth Virtual Career Expo |
| Aug. 12, 2024 |
"Fresh Start" Statewide Virtual Hiring Event |
| Aug. 7, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls August Hiring Event |
| July 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton July Hiring Event |
| July 10, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls July Hiring Event |
| July 1, 2024 |
Employers Benefiting from Low Unemployment Tax Rates |
| June 2024 |
| June 25, 2024 |
Use Caution When Handling Flood-Damaged Electrical Equipment |
| June 25, 2024 |
Workers Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for Reemployment Benefits |
| June 25, 2024 |
What to Know about Insurance and Flooding |
| June 18, 2024 |
Hire the Hills June Hiring Event |
| June 11, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton June On-Site Hiring Event |
| June 6, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls Virtual Hiring Event in June |
| June 5, 2024 |
Platte Area Virtual Hiring Event in June |
| May 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 |
Pierre-Fort Pierre Virtual Hiring Event |
| May 16, 2024 |
Watertown Area Two-Day Virtual Hiring Event |
| May 15, 2024 |
Labor Department Offering Summer Career Exploration Sessions for Teens and Young Adults |
| May 14, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton May Drive-Thru Hiring Event |
| May 8, 2024 |
Labor Department Offering Workforce Knowledge Sessions for Businesses and Organizations |
| May 7, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls May Hiring Event |
| May 7, 2024 |
Hire the Hills Virtual Job Fair in Spearfish |
| May 6, 2024 |
Walk-In Watertown May Hiring Event |
| May 1, 2024 |
Mitchell Area May Virtual Hiring Event |
| April 2024 |
| April 24, 2024 |
Hire the Hills Co-Hosting Box Elder Career Expo in May |
| April 23, 2024 |
Huron Area May Virtual Hiring Event |
| April 18, 2024 |
Walk-In Watertown April Hiring Event |
| April 17, 2024 |
Mitchell Area April Hiring Event |
| April 17, 2024 |
Venture Vermillion May Virtual Hiring Event |
| April 11, 2024 |
Hub City April Virtual Hiring Event |
| April 10, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls April Recruiting Event |
| April 2, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton April Virtual Hiring Event |
| March 2024 |
| March 28, 2024 |
Hire the Hills April Virtual Hiring Event |
| March 13, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls March Hiring Event |
| March 5, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton March Hiring Event |
| March 5, 2024 |
Walk-in Watertown March Hiring Event |
| February 2024 |
| Feb. 14, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls February Recruiting Event |
| Feb. 2, 2024 |
Hire the Hills Co-Hosting Box Elder Career Expo in February |
| Feb. 2, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton February Hiring Event at Mount Marty University |
| January 2024 |
| Jan 11, 2024 |
Labor Department Recognizes National Mentoring Month |
| Jan 10, 2024 |
Walk-In Watertown January Hiring Event |
| Jan 10, 2024 |
Stroll Sioux Falls January Recruiting Event |
| Jan 9, 2024 |
Tour de Yankton January Virtual Hiring Event |
