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...

Does the Senate vote today on government shutdown 2025? Time, watch

We are now three weeks into the government shutdown 2025, but another Senate vote today, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, will not take place on a House-backed measure to reopen the government. Senators will return this morning, but the shutdown continues...

Trump nominee's texts about having a 'Nazi streak' tanks Senate support

Paul Ingrassia’s name might not be familiar to most Americans, but the right-wing lawyer and former podcast host is currently serving as the White House liaison for the Department of Homeland Security, and he’s also Donald Trump’s choice to lead...

Haley Cavinder stuns in custom Jake Ferguson outfit on sideline at Dallas Cowboys game – ‘simply perfect’

HALEY CAVINDER turned fans’ heads as she donned a unique ensemble to watch NFL fiance Jake Ferguson on Sunday. The basketball prospect and sports influencer was in attendance as Ferguson helped the Dallas Cowboys smash the Washington Commanders...

South Dakota Brewery Wins Gold Medal at Great American Beer Fest

2025 continues to be a good year for South Dakota beer. Bringing home the gold At the just-completed Great American Beer Festival in Denver, more than 400 medals were awarded in more than 100 categories, and a brewer is heading back to the Mount...

Two big decisions with long-term budget impacts

Carleen Wild, Enterprise staff Residents across Colman and the broader Colman-Egan School District are facing two major decisions that could shape the community’s financial future — and directly affect local taxpayers for years to come. The City...

South Dakota Power 5 Poll for Oct. 13: Avon climbs to top spot in Class 9B

There's a new No. 1 team in Class 9A following Monday's latest edition of the South Dakota Power 5 Poll. Avon takes over as the top team in South Dakota's smallest nine-man class after last week's No. 1 team, Sully Buttes, was upset by...

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...

Montana Football Coach Blasts Sacramento State President As ‘Kind Of A Clown’ After Violent Brawl

iStockphoto / © Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Montana head football coach Bobby Hauck will not mince his words when it comes to Sacramento State president Dr. Luke Wood. He called him a “kind of a clown.” His comments were in direct response to...

Iowa football vs. Minnesota: How to watch the Floyd of Rosedale game

I LOVE THAT. HOW COOL. WELL, IOWA IS FRESH OFF OF A NAIL BITING WIN OVER PENN STATE SATURDAYS. THE HAWKS WILL BE IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT WHEN THEY TAKE ON MINNESOTA. THE CBS HEADLINER KICKS OFF AT 230 ON SATURDAY. THE HAWKEYES ARE LOOKING TO...

South Dakota city encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for promise to build a home

The picturesque city of Chamberlain, South Dakota, on the shore of the Missouri River, is so eager to encourage development of new housing that it bought a tract of land and is giving away lots to anyone who promises to build a home. The free...

“Women and Giving” Helps Watertown Non-profits Lift Women and Children

October 21, 2025 WATERTOWN, S.D.—The Watertown Area Community Foundation’s Women & Giving program continues to make a difference close to home granting $46,090 this year to 14 local nonprofits that help women and children overcome barriers and...

Worthington man arrested on drug charges

WORTHINGTON — Jason Lee Post, 50, of Worthington, is charged with first degree drug sale and second degree possession of 25 grams or more of methamphetamine, both felonies, in Nobles County Fifth District Court. The charges stem from an Oct. 4...

Rapid City Rush season starts Friday

South Dakota’s First Lady seeking nominations for first ever South Dakota Rising Award

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s First Lady Sandy Rhoden is looking to recognize South Dakotans that bring a positive light to their communities. To do that she is seeking nominations for the first ever South Dakota Rising Award. There are...

What's a pheasant season without a good dog?

On today's show... We bring you scenes from the Sioux Falls No Kings Rally. SDPB's Lori Walsh talks to a few of the thousands of protesters to learn why they chose to spend their Saturday morning lining Phillips Avenue with homemade signs. She...

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...

Sioux Falls man sentenced to life in prison for triple homicide

A Sioux Falls man was sentenced to life in prison on three counts of first-degree murder, more than a year after he shot and killed three people while attending a bonfire. Justin Rackley will serve three consecutive life sentences without the...

Sioux Falls ‘Paint The Plow’ Event Turns Winter Tools Into Art On Wheels

Kiddos across the Sioux Empire traded in their crayons for paintbrushes this past weekend, and their canvases were a bit bigger than usual. On Saturday, October 11, the annual “Paint the Plow” event took over the Great Plains Zoo parking lot in...