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Keeping South Dakota's food supply safe
When Zachary Lau checks out at a grocery store with a cart full of beef, chicken and seafood, he usually gets some inquisitive looks and questions. "Sometimes I'll get asked if I'm an athlete with all the protein," Lau said. "I also usually get a...

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts bil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

South Dakota beef producers enjoying prices but face uncertainty
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Agriculture is the number one industry in South Dakota creating a $32 billion dollar impact on the state. The beef industry is one of the largest components of the state’s ag sector ranking the state in the top 10 in production...

Jackley: Gang activity present in the South Dakota State Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Twenty-four inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary are facing assault and riot charges following a May 27 fight. The Attorney General’s announcement on Tuesday alleged that those inmates are tied to...
Clean energy group says ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost South Dakota billions in economic loss, higher electricity rates
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A clean energy group says the Big Beautiful Bill will cost South Dakota billions of dollars in economic loss. According to the American Clean Power Association, South Dakota is estimated to lose about $20 billion in...

South Dakota to Crack Down on Synthetic Hemp Product Sales Starting July 14
Chemically modifying industrial hemp or converting CBD into synthetic compounds, such as delta-8 THC, is prohibited in South Dakota, where law enforcement officials will begin seizing noncompliant products starting July 14. Pennington County...

Raiders secure and defend once again; Cerberus Defender 2025
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES 07.18.2025 ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Security Forces Squadron joined forces with the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron and 28th Medical Group during "Cerberus Defender," a...

Senate drama unfolds as Vance breaks tie on Trump's tax cuts
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. Vice...

Stateline: Some frozen federal funds for schools released to states by Trump administration
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed Friday, July 18, 2025 that it’s releasing funds that support before- and after-school programs as well as summer programs, a portion of the $6.8 billion in withheld funds for K-12...

South Dakota Awarded $100,000 Grant to Fight Internet Crimes Against Children
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation has gotten a $100,000 grant to strengthen its efforts against internet crimes targeting children. According to a news release, Attorney General Marty Jackley said the...

Senate Narrowly Passes Trump’s Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Bill
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. The sudden...

South Dakota Legislature removes lawmaker addresses from website after Minnesota shootings
Posted on June 20, 2025 by - KSDN News, Local News, Pheasant Country News, Point 106.7 News, Pure Country News, Sunny 97.7 News, The Reason 94.5 News, The Rock News PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- South Dakota legislative leaders recently...

Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Meet The Unofficial Mascot Of Woodlawn Cemetery In Sioux Falls
There’s something magical about white-tailed deer. No matter where you go, whether it’s the sunny forests of Florida or the snow-covered woods of Canada, these animals always seem to find a way to thrive. And right here in Sioux Falls, South...

Senate leader says Trump’s big bill is close to passage
After the Senate slogged through a tense 24-plus hour session, Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota believes support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts has been secured. It’s a pivotal moment for the...

Property Tax Task Force meant in Sioux Falls Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The legislature’s Property Tax Task Force resumed work on reducing property taxes today. Meeting in Sioux Falls they heard a detailed explanation of the state’s property tax system, which funds local governments. During...

SD Prison Task Force Is Offered Sites East Of Box Elder, Near Unbuilt Hog Operation In Sioux Falls
Land that Sioux Falls economic development boosters had once hoped to see anchored by a $500 million slaughterhouse is now on offer as a men’s prison site. Also, a prison site option, as of Tuesday: a hundred-plus acres of ranch land just east of...

Senate passes President Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Senate passes Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ with tie-breaking vote by JD Vance
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session. The...

Who are the 24 prison inmates charged following a May riot at the South Dakota State Penitentiary?
SIOUX FALLS — Two dozen inmates have been charged in connection to a May disturbance at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The indictments, all of which were filed in Minnehaha County, were announced by South Dakota Attorney General Marty...