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Changing visa rules create doubt for students and employers
As South Dakota universities and major employers navigate a tight labor market, shifting federal policies and a new rule ending "Duration of Status" prompt uncertainty for international students, high-skilled faculty and seasonal businesses.
How SD hospitals fared in the latest quality ratings
Eighteen systems were included in the 2026 list from the federal government. The annual ratings allow patients to gauge medical care quality and can provide motivation for hospitals to improve.
Experts: Cyberattack on Pennington County likely by foreign adversary
The federal government has warned state and local agencies in the U.S. that cyberattacks by Iran, Russia or China are increasingly likely and that steps to improve security should be taken. "I think we’re cannon fodder in the Iran war."
Rhoden wins South Dakota Republican runoff for governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden took a 71% to 29% lead early and maintained it over Toby Doeden.
Live results: South Dakota Republican governor runoff
Updated vote numbers on the statewide election total and for each county in the contest between Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Big paydays result from $50M auction of SD T. rex skeleton
The high sales price for Gus the T. rex could stimulate greater interest in South Dakota's fossil hunting and dinosaur museum industries.
Family's $150M lawsuit against US Marshals closed
Zander Zephier was killed in 2024 after law enforcement used pepper spray and entered the basement of his family's home on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.