Kicking Off a Season-Long South Dakota Tradition

For more than a century, South Dakotans and their guests have shared in a time-honored tradition built around pheasants, friendship, and fall on the prairie. As crisp October air settles in, opening weekend of pheasant season marks more than just...

BNSF Train Carrying Grain Derails Near Kaylor, South Dakota — No Injuries Reported

KAYLOR, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train hauling grain derailed early Tuesday morning near Kaylor in Hutchinson County. According to the Mitchell Republic, emergency officials say the call came in around 7 a.m., though BNSF...

James Gruenwald, 85

James “Jim” Eugene Gruenwald, 85, of Redfield, SD, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. A scriptural prayer service, time of sharing, and rosary will begin at 5:00 PM on...

Land giveaway spurs housing growth in small South Dakota city

The Blueprint Chamberlain, S.D., is giving away free lots to spur new homebuilding. The city invested millions in land, roads, and utilities to aid growth. The Smokey Groves subdivision already has seven new homes built. Officials say the plan...

Brookings Woman Killed in Sunday Morning Crash

A 48-year old Brookings woman is killed in a two-vehicle crash this past weekend. A 48-year old Brookings woman is killed in a two-vehicle crash. The South Dakota Highway Patrol said it happened shortly after six Sunday (Oct. 19) morning at the...

The safest cities in the US, ranked

If you're looking for a place to live where you can sleep soundly at night without worrying too much about crime, natural disasters, or financial ruin, these are the top 10 contenders, according to a new WalletHub analysis. WalletHub examined a...

United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to Washington

United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to Washington United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to Washington United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to Washington United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to...

South Dakota holds off Indiana State in Homecoming thriller

Indiana State’s late surge came up just short against South Dakota and fell 19–14 in the Sycamores’ Homecoming game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Coyotes’ balanced attack and stout defense proved just enough to withstand a determined...

South Dakota Board Of Regents Holds First Reading Of Post-Tenure Review Policy

PIERRE — The South Dakota Board of Regents has held the first reading of a proposed policy establishing a process for post-tenure review of faculty across the state’s public university system. The new policy is the result of extensive efforts that...

Suspicious vehicle was found near “No Kings” protest

Suspicious Vehicle near the no kings protest Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls police are expected to release more information this morning on a suspicious vehicle investigation tied to Saturday’s “No Kings” protest. The vehicle that had...

Art Eberhardt

Art Eberhardt, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He was born April 10, 1955 to Arthur and Thelma (Rinas) Eberhardt in West Fargo, ND. His summers were spent at his uncle’s farm in South Dakota, time he...

A 30-year-old Rapid City park is one step closer to being replaced

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - One Rapid City park is one step closer to getting a major upgrade after moving forward at Tuesday’s public works meeting. Both the upper and lower playgrounds at Robbinsdale Park are slated for replacement with new...

Governor Larry Rhoden is taking part in the 2025 pheasant hunting season

Courtesy of Governor Larry Rhoden's official facebook page (South Dakota) — South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season is now underway. The traditional season began this last weekend and will run until January 31st. Among the hunters taking part in...

Summit Carbon Delays Shift Jet Fuel Project North

Oklahoma Ties to Carbon Pipeline Complications Delays in the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline keep reshaping plans across the Midwest. The project includes investment from Oklahoma City energy leader Harold Hamm. His involvement keeps Oklahoma...

South Dakota leaders pledge to cover Rushmore lighting during shutdown

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has pledged to pay $217 of his own money to keep Mount Rushmore lit for the next week. Rhoden’s Saturday morning announcement came in tandem with pledges from West River lawmakers to personally pay the national...

Sioux Falls tests a new art initiative using pavements as a canvas

A new art initiative that uses pavement as a canvas is being tested by the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls Intersections project put artist Cameron Abbas’ art on the crosswalks downtown. Abbas said the designs are supposed to resemble home...

What Gutting Special Education Means For South Dakota?

South Dakota schools could lose millions in special education and other federal funding due to proposed budget cuts and a federal funding freeze. The current administration's recent reduction-in-force has eliminated nearly all staff in the Office...

Bobby Bones Shares Laughs About His Wife’s Pregnancy Quirks

Bobby Bones Says He’s “Not Pregnant,” But It Sure Feels Like It Bobby Bones made it clear right away — he’s not pregnant. His wife is. But lately, he says it feels like he’s the one taking some of the blame for what she’s going through. Right now,...

Sioux Falls' 8th annual Native American Day Parade

Three young girls carry the banner for the 8th annual Native American Day Parade on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, along Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year’s theme was, “Pezuta Waste Aupi,” which translates to, “To Bring Good...

Sioux Falls service club introduces civil discourse theme in public Q&As

A 340-member club of business and professional leaders in South Dakota’s largest city hopes its public Q&A events will counteract what club members call a growing breakdown in communication and trust among Americans. Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary...