Democratic Senator Jamie Smith has officially launched his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls, following a weekend kickoff event at the Washington Pavilion. Smith, a former gubernatorial candidate, enters the race as Mayor Paul TenHaken nears the end of his term-limited tenure.
Mitchell voters will cast their ballots tomorrow to elect two members to the Mitchell Board of Education. Voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Davison County Fairgrounds.
Sioux Falls City Council is considering a change to future city election dates in response to a new state law offering June or November as options. Council Chair Rich Merkouris notes that June elections would allow newly elected mayors and councilors to begin their terms immediately, while November elections typically bring higher voter turnout but could complicate runoff scheduling around Thanksgiving
Businessman and conservative PAC leader Toby Doeden has officially launched his bid for South Dakota governor, becoming the second declared candidate in the 2026 race. Describing himself as an “unapologetic Dakota First conservative,”
A controversial reconciliation bill dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” has South Dakota lawmakers sharply divided, with some hailing it as a victory for taxpayers and others blasting it as a threat to vital public services.
“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”
The 78th annual Miss South Dakota competition returns to Brookings from May 29–31, bringing together 20 accomplished young women from across the state to compete in talent, fitness, public speaking, and stage presence. Contestants, ages 19 to 26, will compete for over $54,000 in scholarships and prizes, with the new Miss South Dakota receiving at least $13,000 and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss America competition in September.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on […]
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages the public to remember the state’s fallen law enforcement officers as the annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is held Wednesday in Pierre.
Parents in Sioux Falls are raising concerns after two local daycare workers were arrested in separate child abuse incidents just one day apart. At NXTGen Kidz, Chelsea Struss was allegedly filmed hitting and mishandling toddlers, even dropping one child face-first onto the ground.