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South Dakota January 22, 2024

South Dakota festival raises awareness of devestating impact of mountain pine beetle on forests

The annual Burning Beetle fest in South Dakota aims to raise awareness of the destructive impact of the mountain pine beetle on forest land in the Black Hills.

Energy In America January 22, 2024

Energy developer axing key coal power plants to meet eco goals, jeopardizing power for millions

Minneapolis-based energy developer Xcel Energy is proceeding with plans to shutter all of its remaining coal power plants, including two facilities in Minnesota, sparking criticism.

South Dakota January 8, 2024

South Dakota lawmakers address workforce needs as Gov. Noem pitches tax cuts in legislative session

South Dakota lawmakers are gearing up for a two-month legislative session, with key priorities including workforce needs, budget planning and tax cuts.

US January 5, 2024

B-1 bomber crashes during training mission in South Dakota; crew ejected safely

A B-1 Lancer bomber carrying four crew members crashed while attempting to land during a training mission on Thursday. All four people aboard the aircraft ejected safely.

POLITICS January 2, 2024

Heading to Iowa, Noem says she'll do 'whatever I can' to help Trump get 'across finish line'

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to campaign for former President Donald Trump Wednesday in Iowa. Noem reiterates that she'll 'consider' an offer to serve as the 2024 GOP running mate.

Minnesota December 18, 2023

Minnesota officer fatally shoots man involved in domestic disturbance, police say

A Minnesota police officer shot and killed a man during a domestic disturbance early Sunday after witnessing him stabbing a woman, according to authorities.

SENATE December 13, 2023

Democrat senator takes action to reverse Biden admin move 'endangering our food supply'

Democratic Montana Sen. Jon Tester is leading an effort to overturn the Biden administration's decision to lift a ban on certain beef imports despite concerns from U.S. producers.

South Dakota December 12, 2023

'Taste', 'decency' standards for South Dakota vanity plates unconstitutional, state admits

South Dakota will no longer deny vanity license plate applications based on "good taste and decency" standards the state admitted were a First Amendment violation.

South Dakota December 11, 2023

Stolen vehicle investigation in South Dakota lead police to crash site, 3 dead

South Dakota authorities discovered a fatal automobile crash south of Sioux Falls while investigating a stolen vehicle on Saturday. A search led to a rolled pickup truck.

OPINION December 5, 2023

Defund the Chinese Communist Party in America

The CCP is attempting to infiltrate many facets of Americans’ everyday lives. Yet somehow, U.S. taxpayer investments have funded our biggest adversary for decades.

South Dakota November 29, 2023

T. rex skeleton sparks inheritance dispute after owner's death

A legal dispute is underway over the money generated from the sale of Sue the T. rex, a massive dinosaur skeleton discovered in 1990. The skeleton is displayed in Chicago.