Political jockeying marks start of South Dakota's next governor's race

2026 GOP primary field could include Gov. Rhoden, AG Jackley, Congressman Johnson, House Speaker Jon Hansen & Toby Doeden

Crippling Pierre's clothing boutiques, cutting teeth, pissing off a judge, political tit-for-tats & a bad law's Streisand effect

South Dakota's prison exploration ongoing as $51M already spent on Lincoln County plan

Task Force to reexamine potential sites

Jury returns guilty verdicts in $1.8M grand theft trial

Former state employee stole money intended for foster children

South Dakota's five-year tuition freeze for public universities is over

Board of Regents increasing rates as higher ed industry confronted with financial uncertainty

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Not just tornadoes: New storm alerts will trigger Sioux Falls sirens

City Hall to activate sound blasts for destructive thunderstorms

Buying chicks not necessarily the answer to high egg prices

Customers may have to wait, but chicks still available

Tearful admission caps day-two of $1.8M Lonna Carroll embezzlement trial

Former child protection worker recorded in surprise interview by South Dakota special agents