AAA Forecasts Busy Roadways Across South Dakota, Nation for July 4 Holiday

SIOUX FALLS ― From sea to shining sea― and from Spearfish to Sioux Falls ― AAA is projecting strong travel volume for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. “Travelers are gearing up for a busy Fourth of July travel period across the Mt. Rushmore...

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What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

(KTIV) - As soon as the calendar reads July 1, 2025, Siouxland’s three states will all have new laws going into effect. The laws range from new rules regarding cell phones and driving in Iowa to banning sanctuary cities in South Dakota. Below is a...

Dusty Johnson officially announces run for governor of South Dakota

South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced his candidacy for Governor of his home state. “It’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve South Dakota in Congress and to have the opportunity to help secure the southern border,...

Marty Jackley seeks South Dakota's sole US House seat

By Jackson DircksSDPB News Attorney General Marty Jackley said he’s running for Congress in the 2026 election. Jackley said he feels he can best help South Dakotans outside the AG’s office. “I am preparing a run for Congress because I truly...

Chamber honors 12 Sioux Falls ‘behind-the-scenes’ leaders with new annual awards

The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce unveiled the inaugural Visionary Sioux Falls Awards in 2025, a new recognition initiative honoring those who work behind the scenes to advance transformative visions for the community, without seeking...

Are all South Dakota prisoners released at the prison sites?

By Michael KlinskiSouth Dakota News Watch No. Inmates who are released from the South Dakota prison system are released in the community where they were sentenced or the city of their choice. According to South Dakota law, released inmates receive...

Representative Dusty Johnson announces run for South Dakota governor's seat

Representative Dusty Johnson has announced that he will run for South Dakota Governor’s seat in the 2026 election cycle. Johnson has held South Dakota’s at-large US House seat since 2019. Before going to the Federal government, Johnson served as...

Black Pipe Singers to perform traditional Lakota songs at the International Festival

NORRIS, SOUTH DAKOTA — While drums are a familiar sight at the Worthington International Festival, the festival itself will be a new one for the Black Pipe Singers. Hailing from South Dakota’s Black Pipe Community on the Rosebud Indian...

Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Run for South Dakota Governor

South Dakota's lone representative in the U.S. House, Republican Dusty Johnson, on Monday announced his candidacy for governor in next year's election. The 48-year-old congressman made the announcement at a Sioux Falls hotel, setting up a...

Rep. Dusty Johnson Will Run for Governor of South Dakota

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) arrives for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on May 20, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Dustin Michael “Dusty” Johnson (R-S.D.) has announced that he will run for...

South Dakota representative proposes cutting home property taxes in half

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A South Dakota state lawmaker wants to cut property taxes for homeowners in half. The Legislative Task Force for Comprehensive Property Tax got together in Pierre this week where state Representative Jon Hansen brought up...

Rep. Dusty Johnson launches bid for governor in South Dakota

Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, South Dakota’s sole member of the House, will depart the post to run for governor. In a launch video released Monday, Johnson highlighted his record in Congress, including “cutting trillions in wasteful spending,...

South Dakota Lobbyist And Employer Expense Reports Due By July 1

PIERRE — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson reminds all registered lobbyists and employers of lobbyists that Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports are due by July 1, 2025. In accordance with South Dakota Codified Law, these reports...

Dusty Johnson traces South Dakota public service record to 2004

MITCHELL — Dusty Johnson has long been a familiar face on the South Dakota political scene. He has worked to serve the citizens of South Dakota in a variety of public service roles dating back more than two decades, holding elected office at both...

Rep Dusty Johnson enters race for South Dakota governor

GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson entered the race Monday for South Dakota governor, as Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) has yet to announce whether he will run for reelection. “South Dakota is a special place where hard work, conservative common sense and firm...

Aurora County ranks 46th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, Aurora County ranked 21st lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in South Dakota, with residents receiving $10,730 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

US Rep. Dusty Johnson announces he's entering race to become South Dakota governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — (AP) — South Dakota's lone member of the U.S. House, Republican Dusty Johnson, announced Monday that he will run for governor in the 2026 election, ending a six-year tenure in Congress and potentially facing off against the...

Rep. Dusty Johnson announces bid for South Dakota Governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced his candidacy for Governor of South Dakota. “It’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve South Dakota in Congress and to have the opportunity to help secure the...

Rep Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor

Fox News Digital spoke with Johnson and Sheriff West ahead of President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress about border security and the stopping the flow of fentanyl. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Dakota Rep. Dusty...