Accidental Rancher: Not All Windswept Causes Are Lost

Eliza Blue ruminates about the lessons blown in by the prairie storms.

Medical Marijuana Era Begins In SD

PIERRE, S.D. - Today, medical marijuana technically becomes legal in South Dakota. Supporters say there's still a long way to go for mos ...

SD Ranks Near Middle For Child Well-Being

PIERRE, S.D. -- A mixed bag of news can be found for South Dakota in the latest report measuring child wellbeing in the U.S.

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

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COVID-Relief Program Helps With Internet Bills

PIERRE, S.D. -- Even though the pandemic is easing, households are still trying to recover from the crisis, and to help, the Federal Com ...

Working In The Garden? Don't Forget About Bee Safety

PIERRE, S.D. - Pollinator gardens are gaining popularity this spring, but some well-meaning gardeners may not realize they could be harm ...

Overwhelmed Caregivers In SD Can Call For Advice, Emotional Support

PIERRE, S.D. -- Family caregivers are considered among the many groups seeing

New Awareness Week For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Advocates are stepping up awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) and girls, but even with efforts ...

Drives For Medicaid-Expansion Ballot Issues Ramp Up In SD

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota residents might be seeing and hearing more appeals to sign petitions for a Medicaid expansion, because a pa ...

Drives For Medicaid-Expansion Ballot Issues Ramp Up In SD

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota residents might be seeing and hearing more appeals to sign petitions for a Medicaid expansion, because a pa ...

Despite High Unemployment, Biden Invites More Foreign Workers

22,000 new employment-based visas reward employers seeking cheap labor

SD: Don't Leave Emergency Rental Assistance On Table

PIERRE, S.D. -- A state housing agency and community-assistance groups hope South Dakotans in need hear their message to apply for

SD: A Little Extra Phone Effort Will Help A Lot In Suicide Prevention

PIERRE, S.D. - While it might seem like a nuisance, a looming requirement for local phone calls in South Dakota is being phased in as pa ...

Transgender Advocates Look Ahead To Future Legislative Fights

PIERRE, S.D. - The dust is still settling from recent debate in the South Dakota Legislature over the so-called "transgender sports" bil ...

Despite Obstacles, SD Marijuana Group Feels Good About Effort

PIERRE, S.D. -- Today is the last day of South Dakota's legislative session, and lawmakers could decide the fate of a medical marijuana ...

Haaland's Confirmation Cheered By SD Tribal Leader

LOWER BRULE, S.D. -- The U.S. government now has its first Native American serving in a Cabinet leadership post.

After Anxious Year, SD Teachers Now Receiving Vaccinations

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota teachers can now get their COVID vaccinations as new eligibility phases kick in.

Crisis Recovery, Social Justice Added To SD Grant Program

PIERRE, S.D. -- New categories to reflect the pandemic and social justice challenges highlight grants to propel community-level projects ...

Crisis Recovery, Social Justice Added To SD Grant Program

PIERRE, S.D. -- New categories to reflect the pandemic and social justice challenges highlight grants to propel community-level projects ...

SD Political Expert: Public Confused By AG's Status

PIERRE, S.D. -- Government accountability is part of the debate surrounding South Dakota's attorney general, who faces pressure to resig ...

Compromise Offered On SD Medical Marijuana Debate

PIERRE, S.D. -- Supporters of medical marijuana for South Dakota are trying to reach a compromise with Gov. Kristi Noem over an effort t ...

Student Loan Forgiveness

Will it help or hurt our economy?

Advocates Of Scaling Back Death Penalty In SD Vow To Continue

PIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Senate has rejected a measure that would have limited the scope of the death penalty.

SD Seniors Urged To Research Vaccine Info

PIERRE, S.D. -- As South Dakota moves closer to allowing more seniors to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations, residents are urged to seek ...

Transgender Birth Certificate Bill Called Discriminatory

PIERRE, S.D. - Advocates for the transgender community continue to speak out against a bill that would block South Dakotans from changin ...

Changes To Online Voter Registration Plan For SD Criticized

PIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Senate could soon

Tribal Leaders Encouraged By Keystone Cancellation, Want More Action

PIERRE, S.D. -- Shortly after taking office Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed several orders, including one that revokes the preside ...

Ag Dept., DNR Merger For SD Back In Spotlight

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota's governor is reviving her proposal to merge two state agencies, including one that oversees protections fo ...

SD Gov. Hopes To Block Voter-Approved Marijuana Law Change

PIERRE, S.D. -- Gov. Kristi Noem is getting involved in a legal challenge to the marijuana-legalization ballot initiative approved by So ...

The Battle For The Black Hills

Nick Tilsen was arrested for protesting President Trump at Mount Rushmore. Now, his legal troubles are part of a legacy.

Tribes Defend Against A Pandemic; South Dakota’s State Government

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Oglala Sioux Tribe’s COVID-19 checkpoints are at stake.

South Dakota Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

South Dakota has a Taxpayer Surplus of $3,300

South Dakota Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

South Dakota finances are better than average

Obama Sculpture With Daughter Turns Heads In South Dakota

A sculpture of President Obama and daughter Sasha is the newest addition in Rapid City's "City of Presidents" public art installation.

Are People in South Dakota Good With Credit?

Take a look at the state of credit in your state..

How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

See how a six-figure salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

What You Pay for Breakfast in South Dakota

Learn whether the day's first meal is cracking budgets in South Dakota

Here's What You'll Pay at the Pump in South Dakota

How does your neighborhood compare to the national average?

South Dakota Voters To Decide On Out-Of-State Fundraising Ban

The initiative would ban contributions to ballot question committees from nonresidents, out-of-state political committees and other groups.

Custer State Park Wildfire 95 Percent Contained, To Reopen

All interior roads and trails in the park will remain closed other than U.S. Highway 16A and State Highway 87 South.