South Dakotans win two Days of '76 events

DEADWOOD — Two South Dakota competitors earned their way into the winner's circle as the 103rd annual Days of '76 rodeo ended Saturday night. Hereford's Thayne Elshere collected 89 points on the saddle bronc named Moose to win that event. …

South Dakota Senator John Thune & Congressman Dusty Johnson share thoughts on “Big Beautiful Bill”

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With President Donald Trump signing the Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4, many South Dakotans may be wondering how the bill will directly impact the Mount Rushmore State. KOTA Territory News spoke with South Dakota Senator …

Chislic sure is tasty, but is it recognized as a state symbol in South Dakota?

By Michael KlinskiSouth Dakota News Watch Yes South Dakota officially designated chislic, a dish of fried or grilled salted cubes of meat sometimes served on skewers, as the official state “nosh” in 2018. The bite-sized food has been a uniquely South …

South Dakota's most recent fiscal surplus fueled by unclaimed property

By Jackson DircksSDPB News At the latest legislative interim appropriations meeting, a new law came to the forefront. That’s because the state saw a “windfall” of one-time funds from unclaimed property. Unclaimed property is any abandoned or private assets …

South Dakota Farmland Values Continue Upward Trend

HURON — Farmland values in South Dakota ticked up in the first half of 2025, according to the semiannual benchmark farmland report from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica). This steady growth underscores the financial strength in agriculture, even …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate in the country

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you’re looking for a job, South Dakota may be the place for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota still has the lowest unemployment rate of any state in the country, leaving South …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate.

Watch Out For Storm Repair Scams In South Dakota

It's a sad reality in our world: there are people out there looking to take advantage of us when we are at our most vulnerable. This week, a number of South Dakotans are reeling after torrential rains caused flooding across the state on Wednesday (July …

State 'A' 16U: Yankton, Dakota Valley Earn Semifinal Matchup

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect that the Sunday, July 27, schedule has been adjusted to an earlier start time and rolling starts due to expected poor weather conditions. Yankton, Dakota Valley, Mitchell and Pierre each advanced …

Three inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota

MITCHELL — Three women educators from across South Dakota were inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota, formerly known as the Annie D. Tallent Club, at their annual meeting July 12. Honored Women Educators, an honorary organization of women …