South Dakota Cybersecurity and AI Sector Surges Ahead

South Dakota’s cybersecurity and artificial intelligence industry has expanded by 350% over the past decade—ranking second in national growth. This boom is driving thousands of high-paying jobs, new research hubs, and economic strength statewide....

Rapid City and Black Hills Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals in Q3 2025

Home prices across Rapid City and the Black Hills continued to rise in the third quarter of 2025, but growing inventory and longer sale times suggest a cooling market. The median sale price in Rapid City reached $364,000 in August, up 3.7% from...

Jacob White Eagle Shares A Blend of Tradition and Modern Business Savvy

Jacob White Eagle, born on February 4, 1960, in South Dakota, stands out as a remarkable Native American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and spiritual leader from the Lakota tribe. His journey is a unique blend of traditional wisdom and modern...

Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too

Click play to listen to this article. Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic strengths but some business leaders are paying attention, with an effort closely tied to the Northern Plains...

South Dakota Board Of Regents Holds First Reading Of Post-Tenure Review Policy

PIERRE — The South Dakota Board of Regents has held the first reading of a proposed policy establishing a process for post-tenure review of faculty across the state’s public university system. The new policy is the result of extensive efforts that...

US soya bean farmers battered by trade dispute with China

Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 The United States soya bean harvest is under way, and in rural Maryland, farmer Travis Hutchison cracks open a pod to show that the field is nearly dry enough for reaping. But a decent yield is not enough to...

Successful South Dakota State Fair Celebrates America250

HURON — Tens of thousands of visitors from across the state gathered at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair to enjoy six days of family fun, incredible entertainment, and timeless traditions. From exciting live music performances to fair food, the...

Sioux Falls service club introduces civil discourse theme in public Q&As

A 340-member club of business and professional leaders in South Dakota’s largest city hopes its public Q&A events will counteract what club members call a growing breakdown in communication and trust among Americans. Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The real meaning behind the celebration in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Almost 10% of People in South Dakota are indigenous, with only two other states in the US with a higher percentage. That’s what makes Indigenous Peoples’ Day here in the Black Hills so special. This year’s celebration,...

South Dakota city encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for promise to build a home

The picturesque city of Chamberlain, South Dakota, on the shore of the Missouri River, is so eager to encourage development of new housing that it bought a tract of land and is giving away lots to anyone who promises to build a home. The free...

Tunnel farming gives South Dakota farmers 4 months

When snow covers the frozen ground, and most South Dakota farmers have sold or stored their products for the season, the operators of Cedar Creek Gardens are still able to grow vegetables and harvest a lucrative crop. Located in a remote area...

Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota: ‘A foundation upon which to build friendship and trust’

Today is Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota, which is described in state law as a legal holiday “dedicated to the remembrance of the great Native American leaders who contributed so much to the history of our state.” Gov. George S. Mickelson...

South Dakota Bands Shine at Youth in Music Championships; Sioux Falls Lincoln Takes Second

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (MITCHELLNOW) Several South Dakota high school marching bands took top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Out of 34 bands from several states, Sioux Falls Lincoln High...

Trav’s Outfitter opens Rapid City store with focus on service, craftsmanship, and community

RAPID CITY, S.D. — After more than 40 years in the apparel and footwear business, Watertown-based entrepreneur Travas Uthe is bringing his blue-collar retail philosophy west. Tyler Mathieson/NewsCenter1 Trav’s Outfitter has opened a new location...

Corporate Income Tax

A corporate income tax (CIT) is levied by federal and state governments on business profits. Many companies are not subject to the CIT because they are taxed as pass-through businesses, with income reportable under the individual income tax....

Why Does Sioux Falls Has Some of the Worst Hair in America?

Most times when Sioux Falls is recognized as being among the Top 40 cities in America, it's cause for celebration. But not in this case. South Dakota's largest city is one of the places with some of the worst hair in the country, and you can blame...

2026's Best Colleges in South Dakota: New Rankings Released

College costs in South Dakota can range from $24,920 to $58,600 a year for tuition, room, and board. Check out this list of 2026’s Best Colleges in South Dakota. WalletHub is out with its newly released 2026 Best College & University Rankings. The...

Margaret Wilcox: Longtime teacher involved with Edmonds Historical Museum, Summer Market

Margaret Wilcox Margaret Wilcox, 82 of Edmonds, WA, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A Memorial Mass was held in Sioux Falls. There will be a Celebration of Life for Margaret this...

Harvesting Hope with the Community Blood Bank

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Farmers are currently spending long hours in the fields, but here at KELOLAND Media Group we’re Harvesting Hope. David Liesinger is a regular inside the Donor Room at Sanford Health. “I try to give every three months....

Sioux Falls gun show preps hunters, grows youth enthusiasm for firearms

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend was the pheasant hunting opener for South Dakota residents only. A gun show in Sioux Falls on Saturday and Sunday was filled with chatter about hunting season and the outlook for gun collectors....