South Dakota is honoring the legacy of generational agriculture through its Century Farm and Ranch Program, announced by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with the South Dakota Farm Bureau.
The University of South Dakota is pushing back against a viral social media rumor alleging that ICE agents were present on campus and revoking student visas. The claim, posted by a student organization, prompted USD officials to issue formal guidance for faculty and staff on handling interactions with law enforcement
The South Dakota State Library has officially closed its doors to the public, according to an announcement from the South Dakota Library Association. While access to the library’s collection remains available until June 30th
A fast-moving grass fire erupted northeast of Mitchell Regional Airport on Wednesday, drawing a multi-departmental response from Mitchell, Ethan, and Letcher fire crews. Driven by high winds and warm weather, the blaze spanned nearly a mile and scorched multiple fields before being contained with the help of a local farmer creating firebreaks.
Families are invited to join Governor Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden at the Governor’s Mansion this Sunday. The 72nd Annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the front lawn at 1 p.m. Children will also get various kinds of Easter baskets. Admission is free.
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has unanimously approved new Native American curriculum standards, despite objections from Tribal educators who say the process lacked formal input from all nine tribes.
Attorney General Marty Jackley and 38 other Attorneys General are calling on Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies, citing concerns over rising drug costs and harm to independent pharmacies.
Mitchell Technical College has been awarded the 2025–2026 Military Friendly® Gold School designation, placing it among the top institutions nationwide for supporting military and veteran students.
The Mitchell Board of Education has approved stricter cell phone rules at Mitchell Middle School, requiring students to store phones in lockers throughout the school day. Limited use is permitted only with staff approval. Repeated violations may lead to confiscation or parental pickup.
Authorities are actively searching for 22-year-old Savannah Standing Bear, who went missing from the Rosebud Reservation on March 24th. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Savannah was last seen in Parmelee wearing a black shirt, jeans, and white Nike shoes.