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Local business shares its space with iconic Rapid City hotel KOTA Territory, South Dakota00:57

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Sfahs seeking more dog adoptions and food donations Dakota News Now22:40 16-May-25

In the last 6 hours

Bat tests positive for rabies at Great Plains Zoo Dakota News Now22:09 16-May-25

Public Health experts share concerns about $715 million cut to Medicaid Dakota News Now20:33 16-May-25

While not a fan of high tariffs, Rep. Johnson sees long-term benefits KOTA Territory, South Dakota20:30 16-May-25

In the last 8 hours

Western Dakota Tech police academy graduates ready to take on the badge Black Hills Fox20:09 16-May-25

Rhoden speaks on county tax proposal as task force gets closer to meeting Black Hills Fox20:09 16-May-25

Rapid City area feels the breeze Friday Black Hills Fox19:59 16-May-25

Report: Tough-on-crime policies could push prison construction costs as high as $2.1 billion News From The States19:47 16-May-25

Ellsworth and Box Elder Police Department commemorate fallen officers Rapid City Journal, South Dakota19:35 16-May-25

Consultant report released on South Dakota prison plan Black Hills Fox19:23 16-May-25

Forty Attorneys General, including Jackley, oppose AI gag rule in budget plan Dakota News Now18:46 16-May-25

20 years later: Thune celebrates Ellsworth Air Force, discusses closure crisis, in floor speech Rapid City Journal, South Dakota18:45 16-May-25

Yesterday

Clean up continues in the McCook Lake area after last summer’s flooding KTIV TV 4, Iowa18:07 16-May-25

Eight undocumented workers stand in court following ICE action South Dakota Public Broadcasting17:47 16-May-25

One Of South Dakota's Best Campsites Is Affordable, Spacious, And Boasts Dazzling Lakefront Beauty Islands17:19 16-May-25

Sioux Falls police investigating jewelry store burglary Dakota News Now16:14 16-May-25

Which States Have the Lowest Taxes for Small Businesses? Here's the New Data. Entrepreneur Magazine15:09 16-May-25

Hospital hallway becomes graduation stage for Letcher native battling rare illness The Mitchell Republic15:03 16-May-25

S.D.N.Y. Rejects Borrower’s Equitable Defenses to UCC Foreclosure Sale JD Supra14:49 16-May-25

Mother and daughter team up on a special day Black Hills Fox14:34 16-May-25

Case: Wage & Hour/Exempt Employees (S.D. Fla.) Bloomberg Law14:19 16-May-25

Rapid City Fire Department announces Annual Fill the Boot Drive Rapid City Journal, South Dakota13:59 16-May-25

Sioux Falls attorney allegedly made up documents, lied to client over crop insurance coverage The Mitchell Republic13:13 16-May-25

Rcpd work hit and run accident early Thursday, arrest South Dakota man WIBW12:45 16-May-25

Mines student wins injunction allowing her to stay in United States South Dakota Public Broadcasting12:16 16-May-25

Eight undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE in Madison appear in court KTIV TV 4, Iowa12:02 16-May-25

Gold production at Wharf mine up over last year South Dakota Public Broadcasting10:17 16-May-25

South Dakota arts & science from across the state South Dakota Public Broadcasting10:09 16-May-25

Farm sentiment leaned pessimistic in the region as spring planting got underway Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis10:08 16-May-25

Report shows South Dakota penitentiary ‘has reached the end of its useful life’ WDAY Radio10:07 16-May-25

As federal priorities shift, new fund aids nonprofits that serve Black Hills communities Rapid City Journal, South Dakota09:15 16-May-25

Rally, food drive May 17 aid Feeding South Dakota Rapid City Journal, South Dakota09:15 16-May-25

Soup dinner kicks off charitable program with support from Rapid City government, local businesses Black Hills Fox06:46 16-May-25

Western Dakota Tech celebrates nursing graduates with pinning ceremony Black Hills Fox06:38 16-May-25

In the last 7 days

First Alert Weather Day Issued For Friday Due To High Winds KOTA Territory, South Dakota21:47 15-May-25

“highly intoxicated” 18-year-old man accused of boarding train, assaulting operator Black Hills Fox21:29 15-May-25

Foundations join to help nonprofits losing federal funding Black Hills Fox21:16 15-May-25

Judge bars DHS from deporting former Mines graduate student Black Hills Fox21:09 15-May-25

Woman pleads ‘not guilty’ to mother’s death Black Hills Fox21:06 15-May-25

Voter Defense Association begins 2026 election campaign against Amendment L Black Hills Fox21:01 15-May-25

Report: State needs $2B worth of prison expansion to deal with inmate growth South Dakota Public Broadcasting20:56 15-May-25

Ten years behind bars: South Dakota man sentenced for violent assaults on Santee Sioux Nation News Channel Nebraska20:40 15-May-25

Respite care center may open in Rapid City in the fall Black Hills Fox20:28 15-May-25

Men arrested in Madison among dozens of immigrants detained in South Dakota News From The States20:12 15-May-25

Eight targeted in Madison immigration operation appear in federal court News From The States19:52 15-May-25

Dakota Wesleyan celebrates launch of associate nursing degree program Dakota News Now18:12 15-May-25

Breaking Burrito to expand with restaurant in Harrisburg Dakota News Now18:02 15-May-25

Raising constitutional amendment vote threshold would backfire, says newly formed opposition group The Mitchell Republic18:01 15-May-25

Scotland facility to become South Dakota’s first Rural Emergency Hospital The Mitchell Republic17:50 15-May-25

Dwu celebrates launch of nursing associate’s degree program Dakota News Now17:41 15-May-25

Trickle down of federal cuts could impact funding projects for small towns in South Dakota The Mitchell Republic17:09 15-May-25

New fishing pier at Freeman Prairie Arboretum set to be unveiled at 19th annual fishing derby The Mitchell Republic16:59 15-May-25

Newsweek’s Unconventional host flies in America’s fastest bomber Defense Visual Information Distribution Service16:33 15-May-25

Judge shields Rapid City international student from removal while lawsuit proceeds News From The States16:18 15-May-25

SURF invites photographers to take part in photo competition South Dakota Public Broadcasting16:08 15-May-25

Rhoden lifts fuel delivery limits for two weeks South Dakota Public Broadcasting15:57 15-May-25

Several South Dakota agencies participate in readiness exercise KTIV TV 4, Iowa15:02 15-May-25

Analysis: Career-minded Republicans are navigate political 'minefield' South Dakota Public Broadcasting14:56 15-May-25

SD tests for ‘forever chemicals’ in rivers to identify, address potential contamination The Mitchell Republic14:37 15-May-25

Rhoden responds to fuel shortage by relaxing trucker regulations Dakota News Now14:08 15-May-25

North Sioux City man acquitted on several charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor KTIV TV 4, Iowa13:40 15-May-25

Authorities name Zumbrota motorcyclist killed in Sioux Falls crash Post Bulletin12:34 15-May-25

Local elections in South Dakota see low turnout, advocates say | May 15 South Dakota Public Broadcasting12:23 15-May-25

SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy empowers individuals through therapeutic horsemanship KOTA Territory, South Dakota12:17 15-May-25

Minnesota man killed in Sioux Falls on-ramp crash identified The Mitchell Republic12:04 15-May-25

One woman dead, another seriously injured in Douglas County crash Dakota News Now11:25 15-May-25

Name released in fatal Minnehaha County motorcycle crash Dakota News Now11:25 15-May-25

Woman dies, another seriously injured in crash near Armour involving semi The Mitchell Republic11:12 15-May-25

Sydney Sweeney & Simon Rex in South Dakota in 'Americana' Trailer FirstShowing.net10:29 15-May-25

City of Sioux Falls renews partnership with SD Urban Indian Health South Dakota Public Broadcasting08:43 15-May-25

The 26 Rapid City residents suing city, Cornerstone respite center, plus an update on… Rapid City Journal, South Dakota08:41 15-May-25

Pine Ridge's Joe American Horse given honorary degree from University of Colorado Rapid City Journal, South Dakota08:17 15-May-25

Art installation aims to break mental health stigma South Dakota Public Broadcasting08:08 15-May-25

Pauses, negotiations, argument stretch final day of Iowa legislative session into second day Dakota News Now07:42 15-May-25

A Brief History of Pine Ridge | Dakota Life South Dakota Public Broadcasting07:02 15-May-25

Cutest pet of the week: Manti Black Hills Fox05:32 15-May-25

Mary Hall Park may be getting needed upgrades down the road Black Hills Fox05:32 15-May-25

Elevate Rapid City hosts public forum featuring city council, board of education candidates Black Hills Fox05:31 15-May-25

Rapid City homeowners engaged in property line battle with city government KOTA Territory, South Dakota05:13 15-May-25

Trouble brewing for coffee lovers in Kota Territory KOTA Territory, South Dakota23:04 14-May-25

Carfentanil not widespread, but present and concerning in SD Dakota News Now22:53 14-May-25

Protesters take aim at two proposed drilling projects near sacred Native sites Black Hills Fox22:46 14-May-25

Rapid City Fire Department may get funds to assist in wildfire prevention Black Hills Fox22:46 14-May-25

Rapid City’s relationship with Journey Museum is changing Black Hills Fox22:26 14-May-25

Bashful Bison South Dakota Market to open second set of doors Black Hills Fox22:26 14-May-25

Rising Star Scholarship Contest prizes awarded Black Hills Fox21:22 14-May-25

Madison Mayor talks Tuesday’s Ice Raid Black Hills Fox20:23 14-May-25

Cemetery financial troubles worry families, manager Dakota News Now19:40 14-May-25

Graduation ceremonies for Sioux Falls schools to be held this weekend Dakota News Now19:09 14-May-25

Major drug trafficking investigation concludes with federal prison sentence for Rapid City man Rapid City Journal, South Dakota19:03 14-May-25

EmBe announces return of Summer Food Service Program Dakota News Now18:49 14-May-25

Governor Rhoden reportedly involved in security incident at Rapid City store The Mitchell Republic18:44 14-May-25

Adult driver dies, infant survives in Wednesday crash near Worthing The Mitchell Republic18:24 14-May-25

One dead, infant injured in Lincoln Co. single-vehicle crash Dakota News Now18:18 14-May-25

Local elections in South Dakota see low turnout, advocates say South Dakota Public Broadcasting17:57 14-May-25

Rhoden sees more signs of successful South Dakota business in Alpena The Mitchell Republic17:44 14-May-25

Despite receiving full funding, state library cuts might be on horizon South Dakota Public Broadcasting17:41 14-May-25

Law enforcement investigating death on Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate tribal land INFORUM17:01 14-May-25

Plankinton man already serving time in federal prison sentenced to 55 years for rape of minor The Mitchell Republic16:52 14-May-25

Burke School District awarded $225K to build new CTE facility The Mitchell Republic16:43 14-May-25

Mayo Clinic helps college student celebrate graduation KTTC16:38 14-May-25

South Dakota nonprofits adjust as federal policy targets grant dollars South Dakota Public Broadcasting15:49 14-May-25

International student recounts ‘numb’ feeling after receiving email about her potential deportation The Mitchell Republic15:31 14-May-25

Board approves price increases for inmate-built affordable housing program The Mitchell Republic15:20 14-May-25

DOC says 'high-risk' inmate being released in Winner South Dakota Public Broadcasting15:18 14-May-25

The Trump administration's adversarial relationship with the courts South Dakota Public Broadcasting14:28 14-May-25

Eight arrested in ICE raids at Madison businesses South Dakota Public Broadcasting14:23 14-May-25

AI Hallucination Case Stemming from Use of a Paralegal's AI-Based Research Reason13:36 14-May-25

Former state employee sentenced in Dor fraud case KTIV TV 4, Iowa13:15 14-May-25

ICE confirms raids in Madison, eight individuals detained KTIV TV 4, Iowa13:15 14-May-25

Vermillion PD seeking public assistance in burglary investigation KTIV TV 4, Iowa12:45 14-May-25

Semi fire impacts I-29 traffic near Viborg Dakota News Now12:33 14-May-25

Former state employee admits to knowingly concealing fraud by co-worker The Mitchell Republic12:07 14-May-25

Case: Wage & Hour/Tip Pool (S.D. Tex.) Bloomberg Law10:16 14-May-25

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