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South Dakota scores above neighboring states, national average on ACT

South Dakota students’ average ACT score in 2024 was unchanged from last year — a low point in ACT scores over the past five years. But it remains higher than the national average. The national nonprofit that administers the college readiness exam released results from the class of 2024 this fall.

Youngstown State vs. South Dakota Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football Youngstown State Penguins vs. South Dakota Coyotes game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Candidates for U.S. House pledge bipartisanship, clash on key issues

Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and Democratic challenger Sheryl Johnson both vowed to work across the aisle during their first and only debate on Tuesday, but

Jamestown community service officer enforces pet licensing, rabies vaccinations

The job description for the community service officer position was revamped and the duties were expanded to include junk ordinance enforcement.

What to know about South Dakota at Youngstown State

Doug Philips (fifth year, 21-27) South Dakota will look to make program history on Saturday at Youngstown State. In 11 to

Lancers win marching band competition

The 77 Lancers Marching Band won first place in the Class AA division of the 2024 Marching Band Championships Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

2024 Fall Cattle Journal | Frederickson Ranch: Growing Dreams, Building a Legacy

Nate Frederickson grew up in Minnesota, the third generation in a family of Hereford seedstock producers. Some of his registered females still trace back to cattle that his grandfather, Donald Frederickson purchased.

Update: Child Killed In Yankton Accident Tuesday

A 5-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle just south of the Yankton Middle School Tuesday morning.

Ceremony honors South Dakota's lesser-known veterans, VFW milestone

Representatives from VFW Post 1273, members of Sons of the American Revolution, and members of the Black Hills Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Oct. 10 for a ceremony to honor South Dakota veterans who served in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Sixteen of those veterans are buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.

Republican attorneys general seek to block rule providing health insurance for DACA recipients

Three Republican attorneys general argued in a federal courtroom in North Dakota on Tuesday that a federal rule allowing some undocumented immigrants to receive subsidized health insurance should be stopped – or at the very least,

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Football Prediction & Game Preview - Oct. 19

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

LIVE @ 8 PM: Dakota News Now, SDPB host U.S. House candidate debate

Dakota News Now is teaming up with South Dakota Public Broadcasting to moderate a debate between Republican incumbent Dusty Johnson and Democrat Sheryl Johnson.

Remains of WWII soldier to be buried in Philip

A U.S. Army Air Forces pilot who was killed in action during World War II is finally returning home to be laid to rest.

Last Night a DJ Saved My Campaign Rally

At a town hall event in Butler, PA, Donald Trump seemed to give up on politics and spent 39 minutes nodding along to his favorite songs.

Registration closing soon for 2024 South Dakota Day of Giving

Nonprofits have until October 21st to register to participate in the 2024 South Dakota Day of Giving, South Dakota’s annual statewide giving day. This year’s South Dakota

South Dakota high school football schedule Week 8: Every Sioux Falls-area SDHSAA game

See the schedule of South Dakota high school football games in the Sioux Falls area in Week 8 of the SDHSAA season.

Donald Trump's Pennsylvania town hall turns into impromptu concert after medical incidents

Donald Trump’s town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert after the former president was twice interrupted by medical emergencies in the room.

Louisiana man arrested for western SD asphalt scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Meade County Sheriff Pat West announced a Louisiana man has been arrested for deceptive business practices involving an asphalt paving job.

Wildlife Hazard Soars in Midwest

Fall may have arrived, but there's no reprise for fire crews as favorable conditions for wildfires cause concern.

'Super mega special' book promotes family involvement in schools

Written by Sean Covel of Deadwood, the book is his latest partnership with the South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center to promote children’s literacy.

Dakato 38+2 horseback riders announce plans for future ride

The Dakota 38+2 Wokiksuye Ride, which for 17 years brought Indigenous horse riders to the heart of Mankato to remember the historic execution of 38 Dakota, may

Another fall-like day

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We have another frosty start to our Tuesday across the region. Temperatures are back down in the 20s for some of us. Freeze Warnings are in effect until 10 a.m. for parts of northern and central South Dakota. There will be plenty of sunshine today with highs in the mid to upper 50s for everybody.

Midweek Update Oct. 15 with Luke Hagen and Pheasant Country President Dave Allen

Pheasant season opens Saturday across South Dakota. How are bird numbers looking? And how is the local Pheasants Forever chapter so involved locally?

KELOLAND and Nexstar donate $5,000 to Teammates Mentoring Program

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KELOLAND Media Group have announced that the foundation will donate $5,000 dollars to Teammates Mentoring Program.The donation will be used to expand

Volleyball: Quarriers Regain Top Spot In Media Poll

Dell Rapids, on the basis of its victory over previously top-ranked Dakota Valley, claimed the top spot in Class A in the South Dakota Media volleyball poll, announced Monday.

State will ‘overcome any disruptions’ during election, SD official pledges during summit

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson said officials are workshopping scenarios with public safety teams to ensure that post-election events proceed smoothly and on time.

Football: Bucks Claim Top Spot In Media Poll

Yankton got 15 of 21 first place votes to claim the top spot in the South Dakota Media football poll, announced Monday.

How to Watch the Youngstown State vs. South Dakota Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Youngstown State Penguins vs. South Dakota Coyotes game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

North Dakota, South Korea enter partnership in pursuit of carbon neutrality

North Dakota and South Korea each hope to achieve carbon neutrality in the coming decades. The new memorandum of understanding recognizes that the two governments have common goals and interests.

Montana State holds steady, Montana climbs in Stats Perform FCS Top 25

Montana State maintained its No. 3 ranking and Montana rose three spots to No. 11 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, which was released Monday.

Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? Why the controversy and which is a federal holiday

Columbus Day celebrates the day Christopher Columbus landed in what would become North America in 1492. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt marked Oct. 12 as a national holiday. It was moved to the second Tuesday in November in 1971.

Juvenile arrested after Johnson Siding shooting

A shooting at a gathering of juveniles over the weekend resulted in the arrest of one male teenager. "I don't think South Dakota could have asked for a better person to represent them on the national stage...someone who was known as a workhors…

Avon battles FMFA to highlight Great Plains Conference football slate for final week

Great Plains Conference division crossover pairings for the final week of the nine-man high school football season have been announced. This year, the six-game slate features matchups of teams from the GPC’s Eastern division traveling to take on a foe from the Western division.

USD's Bryant, SDSU's Johnson Earn MVFC Honors

For the second consecutive week, a Coyote earns a Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) weekly award. Sophomore linebacker Gary Bryant III anchored the University of South

116th edition of SDSU-USD football rivalry to be night game broadcast on ESPNU

BROOKINGS — The 2024 Interstate Series matchup between South Dakota State and South Dakota football will be televised nationally on Saturday, Oct. 26. The 116th edition of the rivalry will be broadcast on ESPNU at 6:30 p.m. from Dykhouse Stadium. The game has already been deemed a sellout.

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Football Tickets, How to Watch & Game Info - Oct. 19

How to watch the North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Oct. 19 college football game with tickets, start time, TV channel and live streaming information.

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