Authorities say fire did substantial damage to the drying unit of a grain elevator in Aurora on Tuesday.

On 10/20/09 at about 12:12 PM Brookings dispatch received a report of an Elevator Fire at AgFirst Coop in Aurora, SD.

The AgFirst Farmers Coop's dryer unit was damaged in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Brookings dispatch received a report of an elevator fire in Aurora at 12:12 p.m. Upon investigation it was determined that the cause of the fire was an overheating or malfunctioning dryer unit, according to the Brookings County Sheriff's Department.

PIERRE, S.D. - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a disaster declaration that makes many farmers and ranchers in 25 South Dakota counties eligible for federal emergency loans and other assistance.

Tuesday, with Sioux Valley High School celebrating its homecoming, Ashley Longhenry wore pajamas to class.

A South Dakota ethanol plant that rode the wave of the biofuels industry's precipitous rise and subsequent crash has gone back to its roots.

Daniel Hintz A 51-year-old South Dakota man has been arrested following an Internet-crimes investigation involving children.

The physical and programming changes are noticeable at the former State Training School in Plankinton since 14-year-old Gina Score of Canton died 10 years ago Tuesday of overheating after a mandatory run.

Isabelle Short of Aurora will celebrate her 85th birthday Thursday, July 9. Greetings may be sent to Box 45, Aurora, SD 57002.

A 51-year-old Aurora man is facing felony sex crime charges in Colorado. Brookings police say Daniel Hintz allegedly made contact with a police officer in Parker, Colorado, who was posing as a minor on the Internet.

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AURORA, S.D. - Valero began its move to corn country like any new neighbor would.