South Dakota

Minnesota 19 hours ago

Minnesota advances 'trans refuge' bill opponents say would strip custody from non-consenting parents

Minnesota lawmakers advanced legislation making the state a "trans refuge" for minors who are being denied so-called "gender-affirming care" in other states.

South Dakota 1 day ago

Iowa murder suspect arrested outside pot dispensary in South Dakota

Nathanial Byron Kessel, 41, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, was arrested outside a South Dakota marijuana dispensary on a first-degree murder charge.

Fox News Flash 2 days ago

TikTok's bipartisan backlash a 'wonderful' sign, Noem says as SD takes action on Chinese influence

Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of Chinese-based social media app TikTok, was roundly grilled by Congress Thursday, leading to reaction from Gov. Kristi Noem.

Missouri 4 days ago

Missouri Legislature latest to join tax relief bandwagon

Missouri has passed its second tax cut in the past six months, joining a slew of other states that have seen sweeping tax reductions for individuals and corporations.

South Dakota 4 days ago

South Dakota Gov. Noem signs $7.4B budget, despite clashes with lawmakers

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law a $7.4 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, despite multiple policy disagreements with lawmakers.

South Dakota 5 days ago

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs legislation to increase state's prison system budget

The governor of South Dakota is investing in the state's criminal justice system. Kristi Noem signed legislation to put over $390 million into South Dakota's prison system.

OPINION 6 days ago

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom, but legislation is being pushed in all 50 states to ease implementation.

South Dakota March 18

Biden admin moves to shut down another mine over eco concerns amid green energy push

The Biden administration proposed banning mining for two decades in a South Dakota national forest area over concerns about environmental impacts.

South Dakota March 18

South Dakota trooper’s cruiser hit by sliding semi during winter storm

According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a trooper’s cruiser was hit by a sliding semi Thursday afternoon on Interstate 90 during a severe winter storm.

South Dakota March 13

South Dakota legislative session marked by tax cuts, election reform, culture war headway

South Dakota lawmakers took a break Monday from a legislative session marked by significant headway on top Republican priorities. They expect to reconvene later this month.