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.
Black Hills tourism officials are gearing up for the busy summer season, with major attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial continuing to draw thousands of out-of-state visitors.
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.
A Day of Action food drive will take place Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Van Eps Park in Sioux Falls, supporting Feeding South Dakota and local hunger relief efforts.
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.
Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
The South Dakota Department of Tourism is preparing to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, set for May 4–10. This annual event highlights the critical role travel plays in supporting the economy and enhancing quality of life.