Out-of-state nonprofit outspends in-state groups in open primaries campaign
Article IV is an issue-advocacy nonprofit in Arlington, Virginia. It has spent $889,145 on large postcards and online advertisements for Amendment H, according to reports filed with the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office .
SDSU basketball: Loaded Jackrabbit women have sights set high
SDSU has perhaps never been as loaded going into a season as they are this year. Anyone who pays any attention to Summit League basketball has already anointed SDSU as this year's conference champions,
South Dakota FFA members recognized for achievement at the National FFA Convention
Students flooded the city of Indianapolis with an attendance of over 72,000 FFA members for National FFA Convention October 23-26 as they attended workshops, competed in different events, and heard messages
South Dakota Supreme Court denies rehearing
On Oct. 9, the South Dakota Supreme Court denied a petition by SCS Carbon Transport, a subsidiary of Summit Carbon Solutions, seeking reconsideration of the court’s August ruling.
USD Announces 2025 Football Schedule
The 2025 University of South Dakota football schedule was announced on Tuesday morning. The Coyotes will play six games in front of the home crowd inside the DakotaDome,
While births are rising, South Dakota's infant mortality continues to lead the nation
South Dakota's infant mortality rate is "a critical indicator of the overall health and well-being of a population," according to the state Department of Health.
South Dakota high school football playoff schedule: Every Sioux Falls-area SDHSAA game
It's officially playoff time of the South Dakota high school football season, and there are plenty of competitive matchups on the SDHSAA schedule in the Sioux Falls area this weekend. The top games to watch this week include No.
Lincoln jumps to second in 11AAA in final South Dakota Prep Media football poll of 2024
The South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the week of Oct. 28 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.
Ethanol cooperative kicks in another $400,000 to support carbon pipeline ballot question
Ethanol producers view carbon pipelines as crucial to their survival. Glacial Lakes and other ethanol producers have now contributed a total of $2.7 million in support of the ballot measure. Other major contributors include Sioux Falls-based biofuels producer POET, as well as Gevo, a company aiming to produce ethanol-based jet fuel in Lake Preston.
South Dakota Coyotes regroup in bye week following loss to SDSU
The South Dakota Coyotes look to rest and recover in their bye week, facing down three more opponents in their regular season.
South Dakota governor rallies for Trump in Eau Claire visit
With a final blitz by both parties to rally support ahead of the November election, Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke at the Eau Claire Event District on Monday
South Dakota filmmaker’s national feature film premiers in Aberdeen, Watertown and Webster
"Lost on a Mountain in Maine" opens Nov. 1 at movie theatres throughout South Dakota and the U.S. These include the Golden Ticket in Aberdeen, the Odyssey in Watertown, the Webster Theater in Webster, Brookings Cinema 8 in Brookings, as well as the Sioux Falls State Theatre.
Leaders look for growth while nearly 30% of South Dakota youth participate in 4-H
Last year, 4-H reached 29% of all young people in South Dakota. Tim Tanner, South Dakota 4-H Program Director has an unofficial goal to reach 33% in the future.
How Biden’s election year apology could force real change for Native Americans
Biden’s apology could inspire more Native Americans to vote – not just for a president who won’t roll back decades of progress on Tribal sovereignty, funding, and the environment – but down the ballot on key local initiatives that could mean real change for Indian Country, to McCleave’s point.
South Dakota US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, Result info, Candidates and all you need to know
The battle for the presidential race between Donald Trump (Republican Party candidate) and Kamala Harris (Democratic Party) will come to an end with polling on November 5, 2024. Nearly 186.5 million Americans are eligible to vote to choose the 47th president of the United States.
Deadline to request South Dakota absentee ballot approaching
All absentee ballots must be delivered to the county auditors by the time polls close on Election Day in order to be counted.
South Dakota Survivor Task Force launches victim toolkit
The toolkit is a first-of-its-kind, free, online resource for victims and survivors of abuse and those who may not know what elements of abuse are.
Nevada man dies in head-on collision west of New Town
A Nevada man died Monday morning after the truck he was driving collided head-on with a semitrailer in northern North Dakota, transportation officials said.
SD National Guardsman from Pine Ridge balancing service with culture
It is widely known that part of Military basic training is for men to have their hair cut. However, what happens when someone's hair is important
Groups differ on South Dakota’s Referred Law 21
As South Dakotans prepare to head to the ballot in November, agriculture groups around the state are sharing their message on Referred Law 21, the carbon pipeline bill.
USD Establishes Rob “Kip” Kinnunen Academic Achievement And Athletic Excellence Award
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce a new award for track and field and cross country athletes named the Rob ‘Kip’ Kinnunen Academic Achievement and
College football roundup: Red Raiders ride early spark against Tigers, Coyotes fall to SDSU in OT
Following an unexpected loss 29-17 to Concordia, the Northwestern college football team has settled back into their dominant ways in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Football: Bucks Finish First In Final Polls
The Yankton Bucks were the top picks in both the South Dakota Football Coaches Association and South Dakota Media polls, announced Monday. The polls are the final ones of the
Breaking down the South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls for Oct. 28: Class AA sees Nos. 2-5 shakeup
The biggest shift was the drop of Sioux Falls Jefferson from No. 2 to No. 5 from last week’s poll. The Cavaliers had a rough week of play after a narrow five-set defeat against then-No. 5 Watertown and a straight-set defeat against unranked Sioux Falls Roosevelt.
Breaking down the South Dakota Prep Media football polls for Oct. 28: Lynx finish No. 1 in Class 11AAA
Oct. 28—BRANDON, S.D. — After completing an undefeated run through the regular season, Brandon Valley earned Class 11AAA's No. 1 ranking in the final edition of the South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the 2024 season. In three out of its last ...
Montana State stays at No. 2, Montana inches up Stats Perform FCS Top 25
Montana State held its No. 2 ranking in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll on Monday, while Montana rose one spot to No. 8.
South Dakota Supreme Court denies pipeline appeal
The South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected a petition by Summit Carbon Solutions seeking a rehearing of whether its proposed carbon capture pipeline should be considered as a common carrier.
Power Five: Top contenders for the Walter Payton Award
North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller is in the mix for the Walter Payton Award, which is awarded annually to the best offensive player in FCS. The award is based on the regular season. The 6-foot-1, 212-pound Miller has helped the Bison to an 8-1 start and the No. 1 ranking in the FCS. The team's lone loss came at Colorado to start the season.
South Dakota cattle inventory up 5% from this time last year
South Dakota feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 195,000 cattle on feed on October 1, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was up 5% from last year. Placements during September totaled 47,000 head, down 4% from 2023.
Names released in fatal motorcycle crash west of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred west of Sioux Falls this past week. The South Dakota Highway Patrol identified the motorcyclist killed as 56-year-old Kellin DeVries, of Hartford.
Titans triumph at SESD Conference volleyball tournament
MVP (24-5), which extended its winning streak to eight matches, hosts Sanborn Central/Woonsocket in the regular season finale on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Mount Vernon. Burke (28-3) wraps up its regular season by hosting Parkston on Tuesday.
Even more budget-friendly, last-minute South Dakota Halloween costumes
From ghostwriters to truck drivers, we've got you covered. As long as, you know, it doesn't need to look like you care that much.
Partisan primaries might change in South Dakota: Here's what to know about Amendment H
Amendment H, one of seven amendments on South Dakota’s ballot, would replace our state’s existing partisan primary elections with top-two primary elections, in which all candidates are on the same ballot and the top two who receive the most votes would advance to the general election, regardless of their party affiliations.
Volleyball: Titans Win SESD Title
Mount Vernon-Plankinton downed Burke 7-25, 25-21, 25-23, for the championship of the Southeast South Dakota Conference volleyball tournament, Saturday in Parkston.
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…
Boys' Soccer: Vermillion Blanks Broncs For Finals Berth
The Vermillion Tanagers broke through twice in a four-minute span and kept a physical Belle Fourche team from gaining an advantage in a 2-0 decision in the semifinals