More South Dakotans now vote early

It's part of a national trend that could have been impacted by a federal ruling on mail-in ballots. Voters in the state also do a better job of staying "active."

Fact brief: Did an NFL team sponsor girls flag football in SD?

It's one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. but not fully sanctioned in all states.

Couple finds life next to limestone mine unnerving

Without local zoning, retirees contend with blasts and dust from two new mines near their Black Hills home that could foretell what nearby Piedmont residents can expect.

News Watch and DWU again sponsoring state spelling bee

Elementary and middle schools as well as family home schools can now register to qualify for the Feb. 6 bee at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.

Fact brief: Did long coffee lines prompt a police response in SD?

A fact brief on whether nationwide disruptions over a Sept. 7 squishy toy promotion were reported in South Dakota.

Bill in Congress would help SD keep more of its top college athletes

Tumultuous regulation changes in recent years have set the stage for legislation that could stabilize the national landscape of college sports.

Fact brief: Can Gov. Larry Rhoden run again in 2030 if he wins election this fall?

Rhoden was promoted to governor from lieutenant governor on Jan. 27, 2025 after Noem took DHS position.
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