South Dakota

Manhunt June 15

Dramatic photos show Minnesota lawmaker's home damaged in shooting as manhunt for suspect continues

The manhunt for Vance Luther Boelter, a suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, has South Dakota residents on alert.

VIDEO June 1

Sen. Mike Rounds speaks to Fox News Digital from Reagan National Economic Forum

Republican South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds spoke to Fox News Digital about the U.S.’ efforts to remain the world’s economic and military leader as China makes technological advances.

Border security May 23

Republican AGs visit US-Mexico border wall as Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears expansion funding

Republican attorneys general visit Yuma, Arizona, highlighting a 90% drop in illegal crossings since Trump's second term and the impact of fentanyl trafficking.

South Dakota May 1

Ranching family fights off Biden-era charges with Trump admin’s help in land battle

Charles and Heather Maude were subject to a "politically charged" prosecution under the Biden administration, the Trump administration and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

Politics April 11

GOP senators bullish on post-Easter 'big, beautiful' budget agreement

Senate leaders remained confident the House's budget bill would make it through the reconciliation process after the Senate reconvenes after Easter.

Travel April 11

'Super rare' albino squirrel spotted on golf course: 'Keep an eye out'

A rare albino squirrel was spotted hanging out near the Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officials say the chances of seeing this animals are about 1 in 100,000.

Genetics Science April 8

Wolf made famous in 'Game of Thrones' brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A US company claims to have brought an extinct species of wolf back from extinction. The dire wolf last roamed the American midcontinent 12,500 years ago.

Police and Law Enforcement March 26

Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit investigating alleged military base killing

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit aids in the arrest, and indictment of an active-duty airman accused of murdering a 21-year-old tribal woman at an Air Force base.

MILITARY March 18

Active-duty US airman charged in killing of missing woman on military base

The airman stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota has been charged with second-degree murder.

Kristi Noem March 7

Noem team demands end to 'fake news' reports she spent $650K as governor on credit card — it was $2K

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter to a South Dakota outlet demanding they correct repots she spent $650K on her credit card.

Travel February 15

Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities

The Brockhouse Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of taxidermy in the Midwest, will be donated to three institutions, where precautions will be taken for safe public viewing.

Opinion February 1

CRAIG T. NELSON: I grew up in a farm family. My new film celebrates Americans who really do work for food

Actor Craig T. Nelson has gone from 'Coach' back home to the farm. He comes from a farming family and his new movie 'Green and Gold' celebrates the people who put food on our tables.

Joe Biden January 21

Biden frees radical left-wing killer convicted in FBI agents' murders during last hours as president

Left-wing activist and convicted double murderer Leonard Peltier will go free from prison thanks to a last-minute commutation from former President Biden.

Migrant Crime January 17

Arizona rancher suffering in Dems' border crisis says Trump DHS pick Noem should immediately do 4 things

An open border over the past four years has threatened Border Patrol agents and American communities alike as criminals took advantage of lax security.

Kristi Noem January 15

Native tribe lifts banishment on Noem ahead of Senate confirmation hearing

The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe lifted its banishment on Gov. Kristi Noem just days ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing to serve as secretary of Homeland Security.

Politics December 22

US agriculture primed to be next frontier in cybersecurity in new year, experts, lawmakers say

Agriculture is a major economic driver in the U.S., but it is just as prone to foreign cyber threats as more widely reported areas of the U.S. economy and security state.

Politics December 7

Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland

The Dakotas and Great Plains states are primed to be more geopolitically important than ever in the new congressional and presidential terms.

Abortion November 6

7 states vote to protect abortion rights, 3 keep restrictions in place

Abortion-related measures were on the ballot in 10 states Tuesday, with advocates claiming seven victories and three states voting to keep restrictions.

LIFESTYLE October 4

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.

US September 20

Virginia’s in-person early voting begins as election season picks up steam

Virginia becomes the first state to allow in-person early voting in the 2024 election cycle, learn if your home state has absentee ballots available and if there are restrictions.

LIFESTYLE September 17

On this day in history, September 17, 1937, Abraham Lincoln carving is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore

The Mount Rushmore carving of Abraham Lincoln, the nation's 16th president, was officially dedicated on this day in history, Sept. 17, 1937, in Keystone, South Dakota.

LIFESTYLE August 30

Meet the American who inspired American Legion Baseball, John Griffith, WWI vet and sports pioneer

John L. Griffith was an early 20th-century college sports administrator whose call to action inspired the creation of American Legion Baseball in 1925.

LIFESTYLE August 17

Harley-Davidson CEO compares himself to 'Taliban' in effort to remake motorcycle brand

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz compared himself to the Taliban in a 2020 speech, saying he's "trying to redefine" capitalism. Some longtime riders are now abandoning the company.

LIFESTYLE August 9

Meet the American who founded the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, 'put the brotherhood in motorcycles'

J.C. "Pappy" Hoel founded the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 1938. It's the world's most successful motorcycle rally, drawing 500,000+ annually to remote South Dakota.

LIFESTYLE August 7

Harley-Davidson faces 'woke' accusations from Sturgis bikers: 'Breaks my heart'

Harley-Davidson is facing a Bud Light-level backlash at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the world's largest gathering of bikers, over concerns the company has gone woke.

Food-Drink June 16, 2024

South Dakota bar snack chislic, rooted in pioneer tradition, enjoys modern American makeover

Chislic is a South Dakota bar-food tradition brought by Russian-German immigrants in the 1870s. The local delicacy is generating headlines today with a modern multicultural makeover.

South Dakota June 5, 2024

Rural South Dakota voters reject proposal to require hand-counting of ballots

Voters in South Dakota's rural Gregory, Haakon and Tripp counties have rejected proposals to require that ballots be hand-counted in future elections.

South Dakota June 2, 2024

3 South Dakota counties to vote on returning to ballot tabulation by hand

Three rural South Dakota counties are set to vote Tuesday on whether they will return to counting ballots by hand, an initiative based on concerns stemming from machine tabulation.

Homicide May 29, 2024

Victims, possible motive identified in South Dakota triple murder allegedly committed by former mayor

Three men allegedly killed by a former mayor in a Memorial Day shooting in South Dakota have been identified, as well as a possible motive.

Homicide May 28, 2024

Former South Dakota mayor charged in triple murder

A 64-year-old man from a small town in South Dakota he once represented as mayor has been charged in a triple murder, the state's attorney general announced.