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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.

Poll: Support slips for South Dakota abortion, open primaries, grocery tax measures

Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.

The Catholic father-son duo fighting for abortion rights in South Dakota

It’s a David and Goliath thing,’ Adam Weiland tells . ‘We’re up against a powerful anti-abortion lobby with lots of money, who are not afraid to throw their weight around.’

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.

Hill City's Grabow triumphs, Philip boys earn three-peat at state cross country

Six races, a cloud of dust and more than a fair share of accomplishments. Those aspects embodied the SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet, held on Saturday at the Hart Ranch.

Twenty-six area runners, five area teams earn special honors in state cross country meet

Twenty-six area runners, including Class B girls individual champion Ella Boekelheide of Northweternm and five area teams received honors in the South Dakota State Cross Country Championships on Saturday at the Hart Ranch Camping Resort.

Soccer: Coyotes Fall To Denver In Regular Season Finale

The Denver Pioneers took down the University of South Dakota Coyotes 2-0 in Summit League women’s soccer action on Sunday. It was the last game of the regular

SDSU and USD take stock after close Jackrabbit win

After South Dakota State's 20-17 win over South Dakota, the Jackrabbits and Coyotes are evaluating where their seasons go from here after a hard-fought battle.

Amar Johnson's TD run in OT lifts South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17

Amar Johnson burst into the end zone on a 3-yard run in overtime to lift South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17 on Saturday night.

South Dakota State, North Dakota State, Week 10 MVFC Football Power Rankings

Stream every NBC college football game and select regular season matchups on Peacock. Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 2 Game Time: 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 2

Businesses and interest groups drive spending against tax repeal measure

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Twenty-five South Dakota companies and organizations have contributed money to defeat a tax-repeal measure on the Nov. 5 ballot, while the supporting group’s fundraising is difficult to analyze because of the group’s dual focus on the tax measure and an abortion-rights amendment.

Polarizing pipeline law on South Dakota ballot

When South Dakota voters cast their presidential-year ballots Nov. 5, they’ll also decide whether to reject or keep a law passed earlier this year that’s viewed by opponents as pro-pipeline.

How to Watch the South Dakota State vs. Murray State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 2

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Murray State Racers game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

Poll: Donald Trump, Dusty Johnson hold sizable leads in South Dakota

Nearly 6 in 10 South Dakotans plan to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election.

Rural Siouxland fire departments see uptick in field fires amid drought

As Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska counties are experiencing severe or moderate drought, fire departments in Siouxland are reporting an increase in their call volumes.

Dakota riders will ride again, continuing a legacy

After the Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride ended in 2022, participants wanted the legacy to continue and to find a way to bring communities back together.

Yankton Dance Third At State; Gazelles Cheer Finishes 15th

For a second straight year, the Yankton dance team has earned a third place finish in the South Dakota State Competitive Cheer and Dance Championship, held Saturday

Northern Lights Tonight: These U.S. States May See Aurora Borealis on Sunday Night

Will your state see the Northern Lights tonight? A major solar flare on the sun on Saturday, Oct. 26 is forecasted by space weather experts to potentially cause a G2 geomagnetic storm on Sunday, Oct. 27 — and a major display of aurora borealis across northern U.S. states.

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