Government/Politics

Total 239 Posts

$20 million disputed state gun range to open in early November

Supporters say it will generate millions in tourism revenue and attract shooting enthusiasts from around the state and nation, and maybe from around the world.

Nonprofits hosting civics and media series

The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.

Tribal radio funding expected by early 2026: BIA

Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.

How nonprofits are teaming up to fight hunger in South Dakota

113,000 South Dakotans in 2023 were considered food insecure, and South Dakota Healthy Nutrition Collaborative aims to fix that.

Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota

A list of the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.

SDSU loses $86M in federal research funding

Budget cut was to 1 South Dakota State agricultural program; 3 other public and tribal universities take $1.6M hit.

SD Regents approves 'seismic shift' to allow guns on campus

Vote aligns policy with a state law passed this year to allow concealed carry weapons on state's 10 universities and tech schools.
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