Is It Illegal to Put a Dead Pet in the Garbage in South Dakota?

It's not something that you want to think about, but all of our pets will die. Someday. We had a beloved cat pass recently. After the crying and comforting, I realized there are some practical things that need to be taken care of. Specifically, the  …

Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported?

While a significant share of South Dakota’s agricultural production is exported, the majority is sold domestically. In 2023, South Dakota exported 38% of its agricultural products to other countries, which were worth $5.6 billion, according to a South …

Come See Big-Time Comedian at Small South Dakota Bar This May

There's going to be a hilarious show coming to a South Dakota bar this May, and it's a short drive from Sioux Falls! Actor and Comedian Steve Hytner is coming to South Dakota next month. He will be heading the Titans Tavern in Tea for not one...but …

South Dakota Democrats host town hall at Augustana University

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Former USDA Rural Development State Director Nikki Gronli and the South Dakota Democratic Party hosted a town hall on the Augustana University campus Tuesday evening. The stop in Sioux Falls is the second in a series …

Drug company files suit against South Dakota over new 340B law

AbbVie, a Chicago-based drug manufacturer, is suing the state of South Dakota, claiming a bill signed to law hinders its ability to have a free market. The bill prohibits all drugmakers participating in the federal 340B program from interfering with …

South Dakota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week

The National Weather Service designated last week, April 7-11 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management says this is a good time to start thinking about what to do when severe thunderstorms or …

South Dakota BOES Adopts New Standards

By Crystal Blue April 16, 2025 8:55 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Board of Education Standards unanimously adopted new standards for Native American curriculum this week. That came over the objections of a number of Tribal members involved …

South Dakota State transfer OT Joe Cotton sets two visits, draws massive portal interest

South Dakota State's Joe Cotton is among the 2025 college football transfer portal's top offensive linemen and has set a pair of visits. South Dakota State offensive tackle Joe Cotton officially entered the transfer portal Wednesday morning, and he …

In Their Own Words: 100 legislative session in South Dakota

This year marked 100 sessions of lawmaking in South Dakota state history. From meeting every other year, to the stress of modern politics, much has changed for the lawmakers. Hear one, Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen, talk about what the mark means to him, in …

UJS Warns Public About Jury Duty Scam in Central South Dakota