Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 17-state amicus brief written in support of South Carolina’s Department of Education as the state takes on a civil rights lawsuit concerning how topics involving race and sex are taught. The case was filed …

Is there a future for nuclear power in South Dakota? NorthWestern Energy looking to find out

MITCHELL — Does nuclear power have a future in South Dakota? At least one energy company, a state elected official and a technical college president are interested in finding out. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission earlier this month approved a …

Entertainment News | Dakota and Elle Fanning Come Together for First-ever Film 'The Nightingale'

Los Angeles [US], July 28 (ANI): Hollywood actresses and real-life sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning are set to come together in a new film. In a joint Instagram post, Sony Pictures confirmed the news, revealing that the actresses will feature in the film …

South Dakota Senator John Thune & Congressman Dusty Johnson share thoughts on “Big Beautiful Bill”

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With President Donald Trump signing the Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4, many South Dakotans may be wondering how the bill will directly impact the Mount Rushmore State. KOTA Territory News spoke with South Dakota Senator …

Chislic sure is tasty, but is it recognized as a state symbol in South Dakota?

By Michael KlinskiSouth Dakota News Watch Yes South Dakota officially designated chislic, a dish of fried or grilled salted cubes of meat sometimes served on skewers, as the official state “nosh” in 2018. The bite-sized food has been a uniquely South …

South Dakota's most recent fiscal surplus fueled by unclaimed property

By Jackson DircksSDPB News At the latest legislative interim appropriations meeting, a new law came to the forefront. That’s because the state saw a “windfall” of one-time funds from unclaimed property. Unclaimed property is any abandoned or private assets …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate in the country

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you’re looking for a job, South Dakota may be the place for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota still has the lowest unemployment rate of any state in the country, leaving South …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate.

Watch Out For Storm Repair Scams In South Dakota

It's a sad reality in our world: there are people out there looking to take advantage of us when we are at our most vulnerable. This week, a number of South Dakotans are reeling after torrential rains caused flooding across the state on Wednesday (July …

Three inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota

MITCHELL — Three women educators from across South Dakota were inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota, formerly known as the Annie D. Tallent Club, at their annual meeting July 12. Honored Women Educators, an honorary organization of women …