Tariff ‘curveball’ complicates anti-inflation efforts, Fed official says in South Dakota

RAPID CITY — A national leader in monetary policy said during a visit to South Dakota that the Federal Reserve was “making good progress” bringing down inflation until “tariffs threw a curveball at us.” Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the...

State commission gives Rapid City airport expansions green light

The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission approved expansions to the Rapid City Regional Airport. The airport is completing two projects. The first is funded through the local and federal government to upgrade its TSA checkpoint and other...

35,000 lbs of ham donated to Feeding South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Farmers Union, the largest agriculture organization in the state, has donated thousands of pounds of ham to support rural communities. Over 35,000 pounds of ham were donated to Feeding South...

Prouty hits stride with top finish in Sioux Falls Half

Jackson Prouty of Elk Point continued his rise in the regional running scene with a standout performance at the Sioux Falls Half Marathon on Sept. 21, placing second in his age division and 19th overall out of 1,057 runners.Prouty, 21, completed...

Summit Carbon Solutions Considers Moving Pipeline Outside Dakotas After South Dakota Eminent Domain Ban

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Summit Carbon Solutions could soon move its carbon dioxide pipeline outside of the Dakotas. The company filed an amendment last month to its final order with the Iowa Utilities Commission after South Dakota passed a...

Rounds says 18,000 families in South Dakota could be impacted by expiring ACA tax credits, wants to find solutions

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Senate failed for a tenth time to reopen the government, leaving it closed for a 16th day. Senator Mike Rounds told KOTA Territory News this week that Democrats have privately floated ideas across the aisle as the...

Sarah Cole announces resignation from Sioux Falls City Council

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls City Council member Sarah Cole will resign in December. Sarah Cole, a Sioux Falls pediatric gastroenterologist announced her bid for Sioux Falls City Council Thursday.(Dakota News Now)Cole...

Securing Sacred Places at Rapid City Church

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Arnold Arms is hosting a workshop on faith-focused protection to enhance church safety, teaching individuals how to actively address threats and respond to emergencies. The event is taking place on November 11th from 6-9...

Record High Pheasant Numbers Have South Dakota Hunters Hopeful

It’s that time of year again in South Dakota, when thousands of hunters trade in their office chairs for pickup tailgates, slip into blaze-orange vests, and lock and load their trusty shotguns. Yes, it’s opening weekend for pheasant hunting, and...

U.S. Department of Agriculture orders states to freeze SNAP payments starting Nov. 1 because of federal government shutdown; South Dakota Democrats urge leaders to end shutdown

The South Dakota Democratic Party is urging state and federal leaders to end the federal government shutdown and to quickly to restore SNAP payments “before more families suffer.” Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program– or SNAP– benefits for...

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Free Microchipping Event Helps Keep Pets Safe In Sioux Falls

Ask any pet owner about one of their great fears regarding their four-footed friends, and the answer would be having a pet run away or get lost. It can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can have. That is why the Sioux Falls...

Man convicted in Rapid City murder granted new trial

October 17, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–On a split vote, the South Dakota Supreme Court has granted a Rapid City man’s request for a new trial. Dion Bordeaux was sentenced to life in prison for the New Year’s Day 2020 killing of Jeanette Jumping Eagle at...

Rapid City Support Group Honors White Cane Awareness Day to Celebrate Independence

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For South Dakotans who face challenges due to vision loss, life presents several additional obstacles. That’s why a local support group is making sure they know they’re not alone. The Rapid Area Vision Education, or RAVE,...

South Dakota’s rural communities are concerned about healthcare cuts

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The community has come together in Rapid City to discuss critical rural healthcare challenges. This initiative is designed to directly benefit rural healthcare facilities, making it essential for our members to be...

Rapid City Soccer Complex Gets a Tree-Planting Boost from Local Club

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Parks Division braved the elements to improve the grounds at a sports complex planned for expansion with trees and more. A total of 60 trees should be planted and ready to grow at the Black Hills Rapids...

South Dakota Students Continue To Outpace National Peers On ACT

PIERRE — South Dakota’s graduating class of 2025 earned an average ACT composite score of 21.0, well above the national average of 19.4. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The test includes four...

NDSU Volleyball Falls Short at South Dakota State

Next Match: at St. Thomas 10/18/2025 | 12 p.m. Oct. 18 (Sat) / 12 p.m. at St. Thomas BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State used late runs in all three sets to top the North Dakota State volleyball team, 3-0, in a battle of the only two unbeaten...

Rural South Dakotans Voice Concerns Over USPS Delivery Delays Ahead of Winter

Many rural South Dakotans are expressing growing frustration with delays in mail delivery through the United States Postal Service. Last month, Senator Mike Rounds revealed he had received hundreds of emails from constituents about the issue....

Senator Mike Rounds addresses postal delays and recognizes leaders in South Dakota

Senator Mike Rounds has recently highlighted several key issues and engagements through his social media posts, focusing on postal service delays, support for local journalism, and leadership at Dakota State University.On October 15, 2025, Senator...