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August 21, 2023

South Dakota train strikes car, killing 2 passengers

A train in South Dakota crashed into a car, killing both of the passengers in the vehicle. The train derailed during the accident and crashed into a grain elevator.

August 17, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says she'd consider Trump's veep spot if asked

Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, told 'Hannity' on Thursday that she would consider becoming Donald Trump's running mate if asked.

August 12, 2023

On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.

August 10, 2023

South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper shoots, wounds person at Sturgis convenience store

A person was shot and wounded by a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper at a convenience store in Sturgis. The shooting occurred at a gas station just off Interstate 90.

July 28, 2023

Minnesota, South Dakota companies scrap major healthcare merger

A proposed merger between Minnesota-based Fairview Health Services and South Dakota-based Sanford Health has been abandoned, the companies announced Thursday.

July 28, 2023

South Dakota AG calls on state lawmaker to repay over $600K in federal COVID-19 relief funds

AG Marty Jackley of South Dakota is calling on fellow Republican state Sen. Jessica Castleberry to repay over $600,000 she received in COVID-19 relief funds for her preschool business.

July 25, 2023

Life sentence for South Dakota man who fatally shot 3 people, including 5-year-old girl

A South Dakota man has been sentenced to life in prison after killing three people and injuring two others, including a 5-year-old girl. He pleaded guilty but mentally ill.

July 24, 2023

Mountain lion spotted near South Dakota golf course

South Dakota's Miner County Sheriff's Office on Saturday warned of a reported mountain lion sighting near a golf course in Howard, a town of about 850 people.

July 21, 2023

South Dakota's third-largest city reports increased disease risk in drinking water

Officials in Aberdeen, South Dakota, have reported “an increased chance of disease-causing organisms" in the city's drinking water supply.

July 19, 2023

'Shocked' Noem blasts liberals trying to 'cancel' Aldean over anti-crime song, invites him to South Dakota

Gov. Kristi Noem took to Twitter on Wednesday to stand in solidarity with country music star Jason Aldean over backlash for his new video condemning BLM rioting.