In Their Own Words: The Termesphere in the South Dakota Capitol building

During the celebration of 100 legislative sessions in South Dakota, one of the stars of the show wasn’t a lawmaker. It was a sphere. Hear Dick Termes and his wife, Markie Scholz, explain the piece in their own words, starting with a brief introduction from …

South Dakota rancher named to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trailblazers Cohort

MITCHELL, S.D. — For Calli Williams, being named to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trailblazers program is the culmination of years of hard work, advocacy and building a ranch from the ground up with her husband, Tate, and their two sons. “We …

Secretary Noem to give Dakota State University commencement speech

MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been selected as the spring commencement speaker for Dakota State University. DSU announced on Wednesday that it extended the invitation while Noem was serving as governor. She …

Severe weather events blamed on rising home insurance premiums in South Dakota

April 22, 2025 UNDATED–Homeowners in South Dakota are seeing insurance premiums rise faster than in most neighboring states. That’s according to reporting by Northern Plains News. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis says South Dakota’s average home …

The first 90 Days: Here’s how South Dakota’s Congressional representatives are reflecting on some of the second Trump ...

SPEARFISH— We are 90 days into President Donald Trump’s second administration. In the last few months, Americans have seen sweeping changes, including the introduction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk and the announcement …

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong asks state for $2.35 million for security updates at governor’s residence

BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong is asking the state to spend $2.35 million on security updates for the governor’s residence, a property developed less than a decade ago. The updates would include a $1.6 million new fence and landscaping …

Cyclones sweep South Dakota State behind Clemons’ bat, Allen’s spark

AMES — Iowa State took home the win in both games against South Dakota State at the Cyclone Sports Complex on Monday. Game one: Clemons’ four RBI day leads Cyclones to game one victory After South Dakota State jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the …

Denied South Dakota Pipeline Could Hurt the Region's Ethanol Industry

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commissionis denyingSummit Carbon Solutions' application to build a carbon pipeline through the state. Doug Berven, executive director of the South Dakota Ethanol Producers Association, says he doesn’t see a way …

Hawaii basketball team lands graduate transfer from South Dakota

The University of Hawaii basketball team’s recruiting drive took flight with Monday’s commitment from a gravity-defying wing player. Quadre “Dre” Bullock is a graduate transfer from the University of South Dakota, where he achieved per-game averages of 12. …

PHOTOS: Cyclones take on South Dakota