Transcript: State of the State doubles as farewell address for Gov. Kristi Noem

Republican governor opens 100th Legislative Session with annual speech on the eve of U.S. Senate confirmation hearings

Hansen, Karr elected to lead respective chambers

Election in House, Senate completes populist conservative sweep of chambers

Cashless events, tax-assessing drones, poll-place pencils in crosshairs of South Dakota lawmakers

Here's a look at some lower-profile measures awaiting 100th Legislative Session

Bring It On by Dennis Aanenson

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Hockey Day with the Sioux Falls Stampede

Carbon pipeline opponents rally in Pierre amid renewed push for eminent domain ban

Bills aimed at preventing Summit Carbon project from moving forward

Sioux Falls wins dismissal in court dispute with developer

City and Sundance Group fought over terms of settlement on low-income housing project

Jackley open to conversation on putting Ten Commandments in classrooms

Joins legal brief defending Louisiana law on defending display in public schools