Fee Change for South Dakota Business Filings Starts July 1, 2025

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding businesses of a fee increase taking effect July 1st. Under legislation passed earlier this year, filing fees for Annual Reports and Amended Annual Reports will...

South Dakota attorney general sets sights on sole House seat held by Dusty Johnson

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) could face a strong primary challenger in the 2026 midterm elections from his home state’s attorney general.South Dakota’s at-large congressional seat has been held by Johnson since 2019. But state Attorney General Marty...

Kristi Noem Took Personal Cut of Political Donations While Governor of South Dakota: Report

The investigative outlet ProPublica revealed Monday that Kristi Noem secretly took a personal cut of funds she raised for a nonprofit that boosted her political career—and then did not disclose the income when President Donald Trump selected her...

South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution

News South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the...

Dusty Johnson running for South Dakota governor

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced Monday afternoon that he is running for governor of South Dakota in 2026.Johnson announced his candidacy for the governor’s mansion in Sioux Falls, stating it is time for a “new chapter.” “It’s been the honor of...

Bond requirement for South Dakota notaries ends July 1, 2025

Beginning July 1, 2025, South Dakota notaries public will no longer be required to post a surety bond as part of their application process, following the passage of House Bill 1133 during the 2025 Legislative Session. HB 1133, signed into law...

Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor

After much speculation, Rep. Dusty Johnson announced he is running for South Dakota governor. The 48-year-old lawmaker from Pierre is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring. Currently, he’s challenged by state Speaker of the House Jon...

Ranching and branding are close to South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden's heart

UNION CENTER, S.D. — Ranching is the backbone of South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s family history. Rhoden was born and raised on his family ranch near Union Center, where he still resides today — when he’s not in the governor’s mansion in...

Nearly 200 new South Dakota laws take effect July 1

Nearly 200 new laws are set to take effect in South Dakota Tuesday, July 1. The Legislature passed a total of 211 laws. Several had emergency clauses, meaning they took effect right away. Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoed two others. Some of the new laws...

Iowa State University researchers find legal deserts across U.S.

Small towns experiencing population decline often see staples like grocery stores, day cares and schools close, Iowa State University sociology professor David Peters said, leading to less access and hardship. One less-known, missing part of many...

South Dakota's Karl Mundt: 'Foremost opponent of communism'

On today's show... "In the Moment" heads to Mitchell to the office of Sean Flynn, Ph.D. He is an author and a history professor at Dakota Wesleyan University. Flynn has an upcoming book on U.S. Sen. Karl Mundt. Mundt represented South Dakota in...

Johnson running for South Dakota governor, Attorney general running for state's seat

Trump signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law, calls it start of America’s ‘New Golden Age’

Washington: US President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law during the Independence Day ceremony at the White House. This came a day after the House of Representatives passed the bill, giving final approval to President...

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

Sioux Falls Airport takes first steps towards $100M expansion

The Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority accepted the first two bids of a possible four bid project that could eventually total over $100 million. This is the first step towards a project that would add a concourse, and with it an additional...

Sioux Falls Airport Moves Ahead with Expansion Despite Lack of State, Federal Support

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) They aren’t getting the state or federal support they hoped for, but the Sioux Falls Airport Authority Board is moving forward with building plans. The Board will examine bids today to begin construction of an...

Northeastern South Dakota communities reeling from Saturday night tornadoes

CLEAR LAKE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Saturday night’s storms may be something that many in Northeastern South Dakota won’t soon forget. The communities of Clear Lake, Gary and Canby, Minnesota, all dodged tornadoes. On Sunday, those towns are...

Want to Amend South Dakota’s Constitution? Better Start by July 21!

Published 2025-06-29 by Cory Allen Heidelberger Whether or not Dakotans for Health prevails in its legal battle to stop the state from moving the initiative petition deadline from the first Tuesday in May to the first Tuesday in February, an...

Senate passes reconciliation bill with Vice President breaking tie

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota issued a statement following the Senate's passage of the reconciliation bill, which passed by a narrow vote of 51-50, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. "Last November, South Dakotans...

South Dakota loses federal funds for prison rape elimination amid fears of national impact

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has lost access to more than $25,000 in federal funding meant to aid in the investigation and prevention of sexual assaults in prisons and jails. The state Bureau of Finance and Management publishes a...