Application deadline for South Dakota's Artists in Schools and Communities program is today

The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting sponsor applications for its Artists in Schools and Communities (AISC) program, which provides matching grants to schools, arts councils, health and service organizations, and other nonprofit …

March 1, 2025, hog and pig inventory in South Dakota is unchanged from Dec. 1, 2024

South Dakota inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2025, was 2.23 million head, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was down 3% from March 1, 2024, but unchanged from December 1, 2024. Breeding hog inventory, at 330, …

South Dakota Legislature's veto session is today at 1 p.m.

The South Dakota Legislature convenes at 1p.m. CT today (March 31, 2025) for the final day of the 2025 legislative session. Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed two bills. During the regular session, the House could not overturn Rhoden’s veto of HB1132, which …

Saints scouted FCS All-American tight end at South Dakota pro day

The New Orleans Saints have had the chance to get up close and personal with many of the 2025 NFL draft prospects, via private workouts, official 30 visits, and pro-day appearances. This will continue to occur throughout the remaining weeks leading up to …

US Department of Education's impact on South Dakota: Q&A

At a White House ceremony on March 20, surrounded by schoolchildren in desks set up for the occasion, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the stated intent of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. "We're going to …

South Dakota Sec. of Agriculture tours South Dakota during National Ag Week

As National Ag Week was held March 16 - 22, Hunter Roberts, South Dakota Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, hit the road to celebrate the state’s largest industry. “Agriculture is our biggest industry in South Dakota, eight …

Column: Northeastern South Dakota enjoys another successful winter of hoops

South Dakota State sweeps Kansas City

SDSU Sports Information KANSAS CITY – The South Dakota State softball team swept a three-game series against Kansas City over the weekend. The Jackrabbits won two games on Friday and then took the final game of the series on Saturday. SDSU is now 18-17 and …

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North Dakota senator’s son sentenced for crimes at Sanford before crash that killed deputy

BISMARCK — A Bismarck man received three years of supervised probation Monday, March 31, related to incidents at Sanford Medical Center in December 2023 before a high-speed chase that caused the death of a Mercer County deputy. Ian Cramer, the son of U.S. …