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.
The South Dakota State Fair will welcome the 66th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention to Huron in July 2026, bringing participants from across the U.S. and Canada for a week of outdoor activities, education, and entertainment.
Sioux Falls Police arrested one man and continue searching for a second suspect after an early-morning robbery Saturday near 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Officers say employees restrained one of the men after a struggle inside the business.
A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.
As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
Share your Parade of Lights photos with us—post them in the comments to highlight your favorite moments from this magical community event.