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Deep red state is America's surprising abortion hotspot despite overturning of Roe V Wade

The Sunshine State, which narrowly voted down an abortion protection measure this month, recorded the most abortions in the nation in 2022 - the latest year available - with 82,581 recorded.

One Killed In Charles Mix County Crash

A 29-year-old Marty woman died in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning six miles south of Wagner in Charles Mix County.

Hobby Lobby, Marshalls & Five Below coming to Yankton, SD

For years, the Yankton Mall has sat mostly empty, but now Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and Five Below will join Dunham’s Sports at the building.

Kernels’ Parker Denne, Hudson Borgan named to Class 11AA all-state football team

MITCHELL — A pair of Mitchell High School seniors earned places on the Class 11AA all-state football honor team, as selected by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association. Representing the Kernels, Parker Denne was picked as a running back, while Hudson Borgan received one of the two all-purpose athlete spots.

Omaha volleyball ready to face South Dakota in Summit League tournament

Omaha heads into the Summit tournament as the second seed. The Mavs went 14-2 in league matches, both losses coming to top-seeded South Dakota State. UNO will play South Dakota in the 7 p.m. semifinal Monday after USD won its quarterfinal match Sunday night.

Gophers women’s soccer bows to North Carolina in NCAA Sweet 16

The Gophers bowed out of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament on Sunday, losing to No. 2 seed North Carolina 3-0 in a round of 16 match at Durrance Field in Chapel Hill, N,C.

Kolpack: A major league meltdown for Bison in Vermillion

Ultimately, it was a collection of big plays that did in the Bison. Trailing 28-17 and facing fourth-and-10, USD quarterback Aidan Bouman hit Phelps for 37 yards to the NDSU 40-yard line. The touchdown to Martens came two plays later. That USD drive took 48 seconds.

There Are Only 2 States Left Without a Chick-fil-A, and the Reason Why Is Brilliant

Chick-fil-A is so ubiquitous that it's easy to forget they didn't expand beyond the South until decades into their history. But expand they have, with

NDSU suffer late loss to USD, Bison are two seed in playoffs

Aidan Bouman threw two touchdown passes in the final four minutes to rally fourth-ranked University of South Dakota (USD) to a 29-28 win over top-ranked North Dakota State University (NDSU) before a sellout crowd of more than 9,

SDSU gets the #3 seed & USD the #4 seed in FCS Playoffs

Jackrabbits and Coyotes get byes and homefield through quarterfinals, would have to win potential road semifinal to meet in national championship

Dakota Valley wrestler fundraising for tournament in Netherlands

McKenzie Scott, a Dakota Valley freshman, has the opportunity to represent South Dakota, and the United States, in the annual Easter Wrestling Tournament in the Netherlands.

1 Stock to Avoid After the Election Results

The outcome of elections can shape policies and decisions for years to come, and it's no exception in the U.S. Following Donald Trump's election as the 47th president of the United States and Republicans gaining control of the Senate and the House of Representatives,

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs

The South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance became a nonprofit this year and is entering the next phase of its work, five years after it was started by the state's nine Native American tribes

Omaha volleyball's McKenna Ruch, Kali Jurgensmeier named to All-Summit first team

McKenna Ruch and Kali Jurgensmeier, Omaha’s top two hitters this season, were named to the Summit League volleyball first team on Saturday.

Southern Indiana knocks off South Dakota 92-83

Jayland Randall had 24 points in Southern Indiana's 92-83 win against South Dakota on Friday night. Randall shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Screaming Eagles (2-4).

The Clean Energy Boom in Republican Districts

Trump has said he’ll repeal President Biden’s climate law, but one North Carolina district shows how hard unwinding multibillion-dollar projects could be.

SDSU basketball: Jackrabbit men roll past Southern Miss behind freshmen guards

South Dakota State played a "home" game in Rapid City last week to treat the west side of the state to some Jackrabbit basketball, and they suffered their first loss of the season, to Northern Colorado.

City Council of North Sioux City found in violation of South Dakota’s Open Meeting Laws

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - North Sioux City’s City Council failed many times to post their agendas at least 24 hours before their meetings, violating a South Dakota Open Meeting Codified Law. These violations were found on Monday by South Dakota’s Open Meetings Commission.

GOP senator introduces bill to eliminate US Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, introduced a bill in the Senate Thursday to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, promoting a policy President-elect Donald Trump backed to close the agency if he regained the White House, according to a news release from Rounds' office.

64 SD counties are rural health care areas, DOH says

Sixty-four of South Dakota’s 66 counties are classified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as rural or frontier. Thursday is National Rural

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds introduces bill to eliminate U.S. Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) introduced the “Returning Education to Our States Act” to the Senate on Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from his office. The bill would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and redistribute ...

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs in showcasing culture

The Tribal Historic Preservation Office in Agency Village in Roberts County features a growing collection of hundreds of historic artifacts and Native art. The collection is currently housed in the tribal administration building on the Lake Traverse Reservation in the northeast corner of the state.

The limits of Trump’s oil agenda

Under Biden’s 2022 climate law, oil and gas operators will be required to pay $900 per metric ton of excess methane they emit. While Trump can’t nix the fee without rewriting the law (which Congress may do), he is expected to make it easier for companies to qualify for exemptions.

Prince Harry's US Visa future in question with Trump's latest move

Prince Harry’s U.S. residency could face new challenges following Donald Trump’s election as president. The president-elect, known for his critical stance on the Sussexes,

Omaha volleyball closes out regular season with win over Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Omaha volleyball completed its regular season with a 17-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18 victory over UMKC on Tuesday night.

Securing Our Homeland

I love . I love our natural beauty — from the rolling plains to the incredible Black Hills, from the Mighty Missouri to the peaceful prairie lakes. I love

SD Prison Official: Sweat Lodges Rebuilt, Operating After Contraband Found

Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko told the Corrections Commission that prison staff found contraband in sweat lodges disassembled during a weekslong prison lockdown earlier this fall in Sioux Falls.

Carbon pipeline company reapplies for South Dakota permit

PIERRE, S.D. ( South Dakota Searchlight) – An Iowa company proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline said it resubmitted its permit application to South Dakota regulators Tuesday with what the company described as “major reroutes.”

South Dakota vs. North Dakota State Football Prediction & Game Preview - Nov. 23

Preview the South Dakota Coyotes vs. North Dakota State Bison college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Western Michigan Broncos vs. South Dakota Coyotes: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

Western Michigan 2-3 The Western Michigan Broncos' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the South Dakota Coyotes at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at University Arena. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

Kernel gymnastics champions ranked No. 1 nationally on coaches' All-America list

Recent national recognition for the Mitchell High School gymnastics team has put the state champions from 2024 in rare air in Kernel history.

What and when is Native American Heritage Month?

Native American Heritage Month was first established in 1990 under President George H.W. Bush. “Native American Indian Heritage Month,” as it was originally called, was established by a congressional resolution which recognized the many contributions Native peoples have made to the United States, offers Weitzel.

UND Engineering Dean Brian Tande selected to lead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tande will start as president of South Dakota Mines on Jan. 9. UND administrators are beginning the process of finding his successor.

Life Defense Fund asks court to drop lawsuit against Dakotans for Health

The Life Defense Fund confirmed with us that they asked a state court to drop the current lawsuit against Dakotans for Health.

Cluff's 14 help South Dakota State down Mount Marty 89-41

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) Oscar Cluff's 14 points helped South Dakota State defeat Mount Marty College 89-41 on Monday night. Cluff also had nine rebounds for the Jackrabbits (3-1). Kalen Garry hit three 3-pointers and scored 13. Stoney Hadnot scored 11.

Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization in North Dakota and South Dakota

The ratio of Republicans to Democrats is similarly lopsided in North Dakota, where the GOP has likewise maintained a trifecta since 1995. And as in South Dakota, voters are fine with medical marijuana, which they approved by a 28-point margin in 2016, but leery of recreational legalization, which they rejected in 2018 and 2022.

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