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January 25, 2024

South Dakota jury finds 2 men guilty of kidnapping, carjacking FBI employee

Two men, Deyvin Morales and Juan Alvarez-Soto, have been convicted by a federal jury in South Dakota for their involvement in the 2022 kidnapping of an FBI employee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.