Book chronicles how a frontier woman’s life in South Dakota morphed into a national scandal

The marriage of Corabelle Fellows, a white woman, and Sam Campbell, a mixed-race man who was part Sioux, was scandalized in newspapers across the nation in the late 1880s. South Dakota native Chuck Raasch's book chronicles Corabelle's life and her then-controversial courtship.

Hispanic population gains in rural counties spark South Dakota growth

South Dakota’s Hispanic population more than doubled over the past 12 years and now helps keep many small towns vibrant, a trend seen in other rural areas of the U.S., according to census data and experts.

News Watch to host training for journalists on covering criminal cases

"Lost In Court: A Journalist’s Guide to Covering Criminal Cases" will help South Dakota journalists and students gain credibility and confidence in navigating what can be a daunting assignment

Tribe bans Dupree educators from reservation over child abuse allegations

DUPREE, S.D. — A child abuse allegation against a teacher at Dupree Elementary School prompted the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to take the unusual step of banning the teacher, a principal and the superintendent from reservation lands where the public school is located. As a result, the three employees have

Hall of Fame: South Dakota’s ‘culture of excellence’ showcased in 2023 class

The 2023 class’s impacts stretch beyond South Dakota’s borders. Nearly every 2023 inductee has received national recognition for their contributions to an industry.

On China trade, South Dakota farmers face an ‘uneasy balance’

As political apprehension over the U.S.-China relationship rises, South Dakota farmers find themselves forced to think more globally and find a way to support American national security interests while protecting their own need to make a living. On the one hand, South Dakota farmers want to maintain their

Amid county funding struggles, Turner County Fair keeps beating the odds

County fairs held in small-town settings across South Dakota each summer come with a caveat. Many counties are struggling to find enough revenue to pay for public safety, sanitation, water systems and other services they’re required to provide.
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