As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.
Share your Parade of Lights photos with us—post them in the comments to highlight your favorite moments from this magical community event.
KMIT and Kool 98.3 will hold their annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Radiothon on Dec. 4–5 to support children and families in need in Mitchell. Community members can donate, pledge by phone, or select a gift tag from angel tree locations across the city.
Former South Dakota House Majority Leader Will Mortenson is criticizing Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget proposal, saying it reflects a slowing state economy and declining sales tax revenue.
The Sioux Falls City Council has approved a special appropriation to purchase upgraded police radios, citing technology improvements and coverage needs. One councilor opposed the move, raising concerns about spending outside the city’s approved budget plan.
The South Dakota Retirement Laws Committee and the SDRS Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 10 in Pierre to review financial statements, audit results and recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 cost-of-living adjustment and retirement contribution rates.
