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What to know about South Dakota at South Dakota State

The biggest college football game in South Dakota has arrived. The Coyotes are set to travel just a few hours north for the 116th edition of the Interstate Series against in-state rival South Dakota State on Saturday in front of a national, primetime television audience.

South Dakota gets $54M in DOT railroad funding

The projects will benefit short line railroads serving as a crucial link in the rail supply chain, including upgrading tracks, improving highway-rail grade crossings, and constructing new track.

South Dakota Supreme Court Rejects Summit Carbon Solutions' Pipeline Appeal

The South Dakota Supreme Court has denied Summit Carbon Solutions' petition for a rehearing about their proposed carbon capture pipeline project.

Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 26

PIERRE—Since South Dakota began participating in National Prescription Take-Back Day in 2016, over 95,000 pounds of unused medication has been collected through participating law enforcement locations

Researchers piece together 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils found in South Dakota

The groundbreaking discovery of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur continues to reveal itself years after a piece of it was first spotted, Missouri researchers said.

Making their mark with music: Five West River honorees inducted into state's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The iconic Black Hills concert venue and the long-running music fest were inducted Oct. 19 for indelible contributions they’ve made to the history of rock and roll in South Dakota.

GOP factions lead to turbulent times in DC for US Rep. Dusty Johnson

Johnson serves as chair of the 75-member Main Street Caucus, touting a pragmatic approach to coalition-building

Minimum wage in South Dakota will increase to $11.50

The minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota will increase from $11.20 per hour to $11.50 per hour on Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Labor and Regulation. The minimum wage in the state is adjusted annually based on increases in the cost of living,

Aberdeen Central closes key sets for sweep of Mitchell volleyball

For a match that ended in a sweep, Mitchell High School's volleyball team was left with a longing feeling about a contest that slipped away on Tuesday night. Mitchell led for much of the first and third set but it was visiting Aberdeen Central that walked away with a 3-0 win in an Eastern South Dakota Conference match at the MHS Gym.

Judge dismisses lawsuit over South Dakota State prison location

A dispute over whether the South Dakota Department of Corrections should be subject to local zoning regulations in its construction of a new state prison has been

XC: Area Runners Head For Rapid City On Saturday

Teams from eight programs and athletes from 11 more will represent their schools in the Class A and Class B races of the South Dakota State Cross

South Dakota State basketball media day: Both programs excited for 24-25 season

South Dakota State held their winter/spring sports media day on Wednesday where each coach took the podium to recap last season and share their hopes for the year ahead.

Amendment G backers cautious about perceived shifts in South Dakota campaign

After a SD News Watch poll projected a close vote on Amendment G, supporters say they intend to step up their campaign.

How to watch, what to know about South Dakota State football vs the Iowa Hawkeyes

South Dakota State visits the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. It's the first-ever meeting between the schools. Here's how to catch the game and what to know about the teams heading into the battle. WHEN/WHERE: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City

ESPNU's broadcast of Florida A&M, Jackson State gets shockingly low HBCU football viewership

Jackson State's big win over Florida A&M in an FCS top 25 clash got shockingly low viewership on ESPNU per ratings returns.

Lawmakers approve $10 million of outdoor recreation fee increases

Kevin Robling, department secretary, said the additional funds will help address hundreds of projects put on hold due to budget constraints.

South Dakota State Penitentiary warden removed from post, nationwide search underway

SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota State Penitentiary is operating without its head after Warden Teresa Bittinger was removed from her position this week.

What channel is South Dakota State vs Youngstown State on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 7 game

What channel is South Dakota State football vs Youngstown State on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, and live streaming info.

Volleyball: Raiders Upend No. 2 Burke

Volin, receiving votes in the latest South Dakota Media volleyball poll, earned an 18-25, 25-19, 12-25, 27-25, 18-16 victory over second-ranked Burke in prep volleyball action on Tuesday.

Volleyball: SDSU Rallies Past Coyotes To Stay Unbeaten

The South Dakota volleyball team battled but ultimately fell to undefeated South Dakota State in a five-set Interstate Series thriller Tuesday night in the First Bank & Trust

With weaning happening across the region, veterinarians provide some advice for cattle producers

Consulting with your veterinarian can be a simple way to ensure the health of your calves and cows before weaning.

SDSU Volleyball snaps 18-match losing streak against USD

South Dakota State Volleyball has snapped its 18-match losing streak against South Dakota, picking up a win over the Coyotes for the first time since October 13, 2015.

South Dakota Gridiron Report: Picking out potential playoff sleepers poised to make a run

By now, most are familiar with the class frontrunners and title favorites, but across the South Dakota high school football playoff landscape, there are quality programs waiting to make their mark. Some have started slow but are finding their footing at the right time.

Poll: Where do South Dakotans stand on abortion, grocery tax measures?

Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May.

John Red Cloud, Once Imprisoned on a Dubious Parole Violation, Walks Free

A story in 5280’s June issue helped elevate the case of the Colorado inmate and the pitfalls of the state’s indeterminate-sentencing mandates.

How Rapid City in investing in 'life lessons' through sports

One of the things that the Rapid City Sports Commission has helped bring to Rapid City is a South Dakota State University basketball game against the University of Northern Colorado. Domico said that Rapid City showing up to that game could lead to more events like it in the future.

Swaffar: Analyzing South Dakota's top prep football first-round matchups in each class

Nathan Swaffar is a sports reporter for the Mitchell Republic. He joined the Mitchell Republic in July 2024 after graduating from the University of Kansas in May of 2024 with a degree in journalism and a minor in history. He covers a variety of prep and collegiate sports throughout South Dakota including USD Football.

SDNG soldiers deployed for 'Operation International Drug Trafficking'

They departed to southern California in support of Southwest Border operations and “Operation International Drug Trafficking” as part of a year-long Title 10 federal deployment.

Wagner Man Killed In Charles Mix County Crash

WAGNER — A 94-year-old Wagner man died in a two-vehicle collision Monday near Wagner in Charles Mix County.

True story of survival: Former South Dakotan directs movie about boy lost on a mountain

Kightlinger was born in Madagascar, but his father was originally from South Dakota. The family moved back to South Dakota when Kightlinger was 12.

Gevo secures $1.46 billion loan for sustainable aviation fuel facility

Gevo recently announced they were awarded a loan through the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program for their sustainable aviation fuel facility project near Lake Preston, South Dakota

'It's unusual' that bull elk was roaming through Hanson County

Mitchell Republic photographer Adam Thury found the bull elk marching through corn and bean fields. The Mitchell Republic contacted GFP to discuss the rarity of an elk in eastern South Dakota.

Weaning is underway for western South Dakota cattle producers

Producers across the region are seeing good weather conditions and herd health as they begin weaning their cattle.

Sen. Maggie Hassan Courageously Addresses Online Sales Tax

More than six years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair that businesses could be required to collect sales taxes on behalf of states even if they had no physical presence

Minnesota mayor says Riverview Dairy has been 'great' but some North Dakota residents worry about new site

The Gary, Minnesota, mayor said Riverview Dairy has been a good neighbor since it began milking there. But neighbors of a proposed Riverview site in North Dakota are concerned about their water.

Annual report shows improvements in SD schools, but Rapid City numbers dip

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s Department of Education released their annual report card, showing improvements in statewide attendance rates, Math and English. But Rapid City saw their numbers dip slightly. According to the report, attendance rates in South Dakota Schools increased from 86% to 87%.

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