South Dakota corn crop expected to top billion-bushel mark
By Art Hovey The Dakota Scout Corn, the long-time leader in South Dakota agricultural acres, has achieved a new milestone….
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South Dakota’s $650 million prison plan OK’d in special session
South Dakota’s long-sought replacement of its 144-year-old penitentiary is over following a tenuous, years-long battle that spanned two gubernatorial ……
Workplace fatalities prompt wrongful death lawsuit
A Mitchell company that employed two people who were killed in a workplace accident has been sued by the wife…
Rhoden’s office releases pared-down $650 million prison plan ahead of special session
A proposed $650 million prison in Sioux Falls accomplishes $175 million in savings by reducing inmate dayroom space from 70…
Pharmacy giant sues South Dakota over law to protect rural hospitals
A pharmaceutical giant has filed suit against the state of South Dakota, alleging that a bill passed by the Legislature…
Two startup newspapers aim to serve Brookings
Brookings city officials and community members are grappling with the loss of the community’s long-standing daily newspaper, The Brookings Register,…
Larry Rhoden ’26 machine revving up
Gov. Larry Rhoden still isn’t saying whether he’ll run for a full term next year — but signs increasingly indicate…
Gov. Rhoden calls special session on $650 million prison plan
South Dakota lawmakers will return to the state Capitol in September for another round of prison funding talks. Gov. Larry…
‘Best rally ever’: South Dakota’s legendary motorcycle rally could break attendance records
The 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally could draw more bikers, motorcycle enthusiasts and partygoers to the Black Hills than ever…
Vice President JD Vance to celebrate Independence Day with South Dakota trip
The vice president of the United States will be in the Black Hills ahead of the Fourth of July holiday….
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