South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease and desist order to Mayday Health over digital gas-station ads promoting abortion pills. The state says the messages violate South Dakota law, while the company argues the ads are protected free speech.
Two men from Sioux Falls and Phoenix have been sentenced to decades in federal prison for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills and laundering drug proceeds. Investigators believe the men moved approximately 35,000 pills through the conspiracy.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mayday Health, ordering the company to stop what he described as deceptive advertising related to abortion pills. Jackley said the company’s materials misrepresent South Dakota law.
A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.
Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.
The Watertown School District and Codington County have finalized a combined election agreement beginning with the June 2, 2026 vote. The partnership is designed to reduce election costs and increase voter turnout through coordinated administration.
Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.
The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete Friday for the NJCAAE Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 National Championship, marking the program’s first national title appearance. LATC enters the finals following a standout season and a decisive semifinal victory.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has been unanimously elected President-Elect of the National Association of Attorneys General, marking his second time in the national leadership role. Jackley says the position will help strengthen South Dakota’s voice on key law enforcement issues.