Sioux Falls city officials say improving construction activity and modest sales tax growth are easing budget concerns as the city approaches the end of the year.
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Dakota District Office announced its 2025 Leadership in Lending Awards, highlighting record-setting small business loan activity statewide.
Local veterans in Mitchell received personalized holiday gifts and visits from members of VFW Post 2750 and partner groups, bringing Christmas cheer to area care facilities.
A 22-year-old Pierre man has been sentenced to federal prison after escaping from a Sioux Falls residential reentry center earlier this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
South Dakota lawmakers are reviewing possible changes to state truancy laws after new data shows more cases are being sent to court and fewer are resolved through diversion programs.
Republicans and Democrats are both highlighting affordability in Washington, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune pointing to tax cuts while Democrats push to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 focuses on military readiness, deterrence, and service member safety, with major impacts for South Dakota.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected Rapid City to receive more than $4.9 million in federal grant funding to expand recycling programs and upgrade waste management infrastructure.
Gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a new “Strong Schools” education plan in Sioux Falls, outlining proposals to prioritize K-12 funding, boost student achievement, and expand skilled trade pathways.
A new AAA Foundation survey shows most American drivers support tougher impaired-driving laws and vehicle safety technology, even as risky behaviors like impaired and distracted driving remain common.