The sagebrush rebel revival

An oil well pump jack, one of hundreds operating in northeastern Utah on public lands overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. (Photo by Jonathan D. Mallory / BLM Utah) Since his January inauguration, Donald Trump has unleashed a bonfire of...

South Dakota economics professor weighs in on tariff jockeying

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Right now, many countries are scrambling to strike trade deals with the United States as President Trump’s pause on tariffs has expired, and reciprocal tariffs are expected to go into effect starting in...

South Dakota economics professor weighs in on tariff jockeying

Wolf River Electric Advocates For Solar Education And Energy Independence Across The Midwest

(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Minnesota, US, 16th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , Wolf River Electric, a 100% employee-owned renewable energy company, is proud to be featured in a new spotlight article titled“From Grassroots to Grid Power: The Story of Wolf...

South Dakota to receive $1.5 million from opioid settlement

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced on July 10 that South Dakota will get over $1.5 million from a $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers. “No amount of money will ever be enough to...

Illinois public broadcasters in Chicago, and especially downstate, fear impact as Senate vote to cut funding looms

WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled Senate is expected to decide this week whether to slash federal spending on public radio and TV, a move national Republicans say is long overdue but Illinois Democrats and media advocates argue could deprive...

Bid for mayor's office next move for Sioux Falls' Christine Erickson

A front-runner to be the next mayor of South Dakota’s largest city will make her long-anticipated bid for the city of Sioux Falls’ highest office before month’s end. Christine Erickson is set to announce her “future plans in the city of Sioux...

Rapid City Startups Graduate from Wildfire Labs Accelerator

RAPID CITY, S.D.— Elevate Rapid City and Wildfire Labs are celebrating the growth of seven startup companies. A graduation ceremony of sorts took place at the David Lust Acceleration Building to mark the occasion. The seven startups graduating...

South Dakota Supreme Court rules NOPE can’t challenge prison zoning issue

PIERRE — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that a group of neighbors had no authority to challenge the Department of Corrections’ decision to locate a prison in Lincoln County on the basis of zoning rules. The unanimous decision released...

South Dakota’s legacy of citizen ballot questions is under threat, law review authors warn

A new law review article argues that South Dakota Republican legislators have spent the past eight years systematically weakening the public’s ability to enact laws through ballot questions, a right enshrined in the state constitution since 1898....

South Dakota Supreme Court rule against NOPE

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Supreme Court says a group that was trying to stop state government’s plan to build a men’s prison in Lincoln County lacked legal standing to bring the lawsuit. In a 5-0 decision publicly released on...

Five former players, two umpires to be inducted to South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame

Staff Reports WATERTOWN — The South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association (SDABA) and South Dakota Umpires Association (SDUA) are set to bestow hall of fame honors on seven men in 2025. Five former players — Doug Schooley of Watertown, Freddy Ellis...

Local students graduate from college and earn academic honors

DETROIT LAKES — Congratulations to these higher education students from the area: University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management Nick Tobkin, a 2024 graduate of Detroit Lakes, was named to the Dean’s List for both fall 2024 and spring 2025...

Big 10 Mayors demand overhaul of Alabama’s flawed online sales tax system

A group of Alabama’s largest city leaders is turning up the heat on Montgomery, backing a wave of lawsuits and legislation aimed at reforming the state’s outdated online sales tax structure. The Big 10 Mayors, who represent Alabama’s major...

Sioux Falls leaders say new prison will need much state support

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - With the Project Prison Reset Task Force concluding that Sioux Falls will be the best location for a new prison, state lawmakers are now waiting to see if the prison can meet their needs at the price tag they...

Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan

Governor Jim Pillen joined national and state leaders in Washington, D.C. for the national rollout of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Security Action Plan – a new initiative focused on protecting America’s rural farms, food...

Pequot Lakes bobber tower paint project begins — again

PEQUOT LAKES — Crews have begun work to repaint the downtown Pequot Lakes bobber tower . The repainting project was scheduled for last summer after a fundraising campaign raised the money to cover costs. However, when work began last fall, Maguire...

230 illegally possessed guns seized in federal cases last year in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 230 illegally possessed guns were taken off the streets of South Dakota in federal cases last year. According to federal prosecutors, 230 seizures are about average for the state. About 35 to 40 percent of seizures of...

USPS makes ANOTHER ‘stupid’ change to postal services – and your Christmas packages will take much longer

THE United States Postal Service is rolling out yet another frustrating change in the coming weeks, and customers are not happy. As the Post Office prepares to axe several key locations, shoppers are already dreading what it means for the mailing...

Iowa, South Dakota to receive millions in national opioid settlement

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Two Midwest attorneys general announced that both South Dakota and Iowa are expected to receive millions of dollars in an opioid settlement. Recently, there was a $720 million national settlement with eight opioid drug makers,...