Photos posted by multiple media outlets show numerous trees uprooted, roofs ripped off buildings and grain silos folded in.

BLACK HAWK, S.D. – Six years ago, a huge sinkhole opened in a residential neighborhood in this unincorporated town that serves largely as a bedroom community for Rapid City. After all that time, the ...

No. South Dakota is one of dozens of states that doesn’t require a high school degree or teaching certifications to ...

The DOT says the highway needs major safety improvements, but concerns over potential impacts on the environment and scenery ...

While mental health concerns exist among ag communities, barriers such as stigma and distance make it harder to get access to ...

Legislation was considered to split Dakota Territory east-west at the Missouri River instead of the current north-south split that was approved in 1889. A retrospective released by the state of South ...

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day during the nation's 250th anniversary year, South Dakotans will join millions of travelers on the road despite rising costs for gasoline, hotels and ...

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Flock Safety’s Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) are operational in 49 states, including South Dakota, but the Mount Rushmore State has no laws on the books about surveillance cameras and privacy ...

South Dakota state law governing municipal elections dictates that lots are drawn in the event of a tie in a city election. The Sioux Falls mayoral race is headed for a likely recount after more than ...

While most Americans know it's among their civic responsibilities to be informed and vote, a lot of people are checking out of both. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, organizers ...

Regardless of your voting experience or party affiliation, this guide is intended to help South Dakotans make informed decisions in the 2026 primaries and general election. It uses fact-based ...