A prosecutor says South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg will avoid a trial and take a plea deal for misdemeanor traffic charges.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she has rejected a federal request to accept migrant children into the state, saying the need to find homes for them “is the president’s problem.”

Gov. Kristi Noem says she is sending South Dakota National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to deal with a surge in migrant crossings.

A special legislative committee investigating allegations into nepotism in South Dakota’s appraisal program found Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter received preferential treatment in obtaining her apprai...

Family members of Gov. Noem received over $600,000 in funds from a state grant program pushed by the governor that directed federal coronavirus relief funds to small businesses.

A Tennessee-based nonprofit made a donation to pay for the South Dakota National Guard’s mission to the U.S-Mexico border, officials say.

South Dakota unemployment rate fell below 3% as the state’s unemployment benefits claims continued to trend downward.

Governor Noem has signed two executive orders Monday banning transgender women from competing in sports programs.

In an interview with Dakota News Now’s Austin Goss, Gov. Noem discusses the things she would like to see worked on in the proposed 2021 special legislative session.

Due to inclement weather, Great Shots is closing at 5 p.m. on Monday, resulting in a cancellation of the USF watch party for the national football playoff championship.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott lends a hand to Planned Parenthood.

The Dakota Wesleyan Athletic community along with those at Roosevelt High School are mourning the loss of a former football player Monday.

Former USD Coyote Nilsen wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics.

Smith said he is looking to take action and repeal the grocery tax as soon as possible.

Ethics officials are questioning whether Noem had a conflict of interest by meeting with her daughter and officials last year as her daughter was pursuing a certification.

Representatives of the Kristi for Governor campaign claim the reason they declined the invitation from SDPB is that they believe the National Public Radio (NPR) and SDPB to be “leftist.”

It would have taken a lot more than precipitation to rain on the parade of Sioux Falls Pride.

South Dakota lawmakers are readying to issue a subpoena on Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration to hand over a document regarding her daughter's attempt to win a state appraisal license.

With so much attention on Gabby Petito, some Native Americans have questioned why missing women in their communities have received so little attention in comparison.

A lengthy Rolling Stone article examined South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s COVID-19 response, calling her “Covid Queen of South Dakota.”

The country’s oldest-living Marine celebrated his 105th birthday on Friday.

Dakota News Now Sports Director Mark Ovenden will be recognized for his over 45 years of sports broadcasting alongside 22 others in September.

Whether Noem responded by the deadline is unknown.

Nicole Peoples told the first grader to keep his mask on pretty much no matter what. Mason took that to heart even when it came time for his school picture.

A very special surprise ended up in one Salvation Army kettle at the Hy-Vee in Worthington. A gold Krugerrand coin from South Africa was anonymously dropped into the kettle and holds a value of just...

The demand for abortion pills is growing following the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights.

The Mitchell School District has reinstituted a mandate requiring masks to be worn in all district buildings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

A jury reached a verdict Thursday in the trial of former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on charges he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself nearly three years ago and then lied to Chicago...

John and Laurie Stiegelmeier have been named grand marshals for the 111th Hobo Day parade at South Dakota State in October.

A South Dakota state lawmaker is expected to formally announce plans to challenge Gov. Kristi Noem in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

Governor Kristi Noem is launching an attack on what she calls the "Anti-American" education system.

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $610,702 during their first year in the White House and paid $150,439 in federal income taxes.

Costco customers will no longer be able to go into the company’s stores without a face covering even if they claim a medical condition.

Buttigieg is set to highlight several infrastructure projects while announcing new investments to be made in highway safety.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s push to scale back a voter-approved measure to legalize medical marijuana has failed after Republican senators defied her.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has elected a woman to be its next leader.

Another school district has made the decision to require masks amid rising COVID-19 cases across the region.

Gov. Kristi Noem is one step closer to winning another term as governor of South Dakota.

Award-winning country singer Travis Tritt is canceling some shows on his tour at venues that have COVID-19 vaccination policies or mask mandates in place.

In a recent Kaplan Strategies poll of South Dakota Republican voters, Gov. Kristi Noem was the most well-liked politician in the state.

Ravnsborg, who is currently suspended as Attorney General after being impeached by the House in April, will not pursue the same office in 2022.

Another South Dakota school is requiring masks for students amid rising COVID-19 cases statewide.

Football legend, Hershel Walker, will headline the 39th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity Fundraiser on November 18th in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has promised to run the most transparent administration in state history, but a group of journalists and other media experts say the governor is less open and accessible...

Administrators from South Dakota State University say completed COVID-19 vaccinations are required to fulfill clinical rotations.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he wishes the neighboring Dakotas would take more aggressive steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus, singling out South Dakota’s Republican governor, Kristi Noem,...

Former President Donald Trump is berating Sen. Mike Rounds after the Senator publicly said the 2020 presidential election was “fair” and that it is time for Republicans to move on.

South Dakota's stance on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors draws mixed reactions.

On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she would travel to what her office called “the warzone” at the US-Mexico border.

Court documents allege Sanford's email account had 36 images of nude girls, ranging from estimated ages of 8 to 15 years old.

In a string of announcements made by District 15 Democrats on Monday, Jamie Smith announced he would be running for a seat in the South Dakota Senate in 2024.

Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota won’t help those crossing the U.S. southern border telling migrants to “call me when you’re American” in a tweet Wednesday.

Republican members of Congress who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, even after a mob broke into the Capitol, are being denounced by critics in their home districts who...

On Monday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured Chamberlain's municipal airport, one of the first terminals to receive a federal grant.

Around 200 people raised their right hands and took the oath of citizenship on Friday in Sioux Falls.

A poll conducted by South Dakota State University shows the race for South Dakota’s Governor’s seat might be closer than expected.

A group of South Dakota Legislators is asking Governor Noem to apologize to the South Dakota National Guard calling the deployment a “misuse.”

Dakota State University has secured a gift of $7 million from T. Denny Sanford to help the school move forward with the construction of an indoor practice facility.

Gov. Kristi Noem shared her support Wednesday for country music singer Jason Aldean following CMT pulling his controversial music video for “Try That in a Small Town.”

A House bill endorsed by both parties seeks to disclose the security costs for Gov. Kristi Noem’s travel on behalf of former President Donald Trump’s campaign last year.

At the 3M plant in Aberdeen, two new 60,000 square feet buildings, and more than 100 employees are being added to help with the production of N-95 respirator masks.

Sen. John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.

A new statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch showed that 60.6% of registered voters support a proposed statewide ballot measure that would eliminate the 4.2% state sales tax on...

The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department significantly increased starting wages for seasonal employees, which has resulted in a drastic increase in applicants and hires.

Tensions continue to flare up following Governor Kristi Noem’s speech on Wednesday during a joint session in Pierre on the situation at the US-Mexico border.

A federal judge will allow a Native American tribe to join legal arguments opposing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to put on a July Fourth fireworks display at Mount Rushmore.

A state lawmaker has formally requested the state’s attorney general to determine whether Noem’s use of the state airplane to attend events hosted by political organizations violated state law.

Sanford Health announced Thursday that it will require all employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by November.

The South Dakota Farmers Union is asking lawmakers to stop attempt to merge the state’s Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

With the football season over, South Dakota State University coach John Stiegelmeier is focusing on a new goal - fighting child hunger.

Those living in Rosebud helped clear a path so the Feeding South Dakota truck carrying emergency food supplies could reach them.

The Association of Flight Attendants called on both regulators and airlines to coordinate their lists of unruly passengers during a congressional hearing this week.

South Dakota is the place to be for your next vacation according to Forbes magazine.

After Curtis LeMair unexpectedly passed away during his freshman year at Northern State University, his family decided to dedicate their land near Hoven to a cause that would have made Curtis proud.

Brad Johnson, a member of the Wildlife Federation Board of Directors and President of the South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association, said that the proposed rule will not do what she says it will.

The company confirmed the suspension Sunday saying the account had repeatedly violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.

Governor Kristi Noem got the backing of seventeen state attorney generals in her lawsuit against the federal government.

Democrat Ryan Ryder, a veteran and lawyer from Black Hawk, SD, announced Wednesday he is running for Congress.

A USDA program aimed at helping families over the summer is offered to every state. South Dakota is one of a handful of states that did not accept the grant money by last Friday’s deadline.