The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the death of inmate Steven Sutter, 77, at the Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls on Monday.
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.
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.
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.