South Dakota Magazine Celebrates 40-Year Milestone

YANKTON — A South Dakota journalism endeavor that focuses on story-telling and photography is celebrating its 40th year this summer with events in Yankton, Huron and Spearfish. South Dakota Magazine was founded at Yankton in 1985 by Bernie and...

Senate Contenders in Red States Declare Independence

“Independent Dan Osborn stunned the campaign world last year when he came within 7 points of unseating Republican Sen. Deb Fischer in ruby-red Nebraska. Now Osborn is back for another Senate campaign, joined by a handful of fellow independent...

Rollins in South Dakota for Dakotafest

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is scheduled to be in Austin, Texas, today with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, for what USDA said is “a major announcement regarding the Trump administration’s response to New World screwworm.” The...

South Dakota residents frustrated with current property tax rates ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- A legislative committee got an earful this week, hearing from frustrated residents and local government officials on property taxes. Northern Plains News…

Olivier26 / Depositphotos.com ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) — A legislative committee got an earful this week, hearing from frustrated residents and local government officials on property taxes. Northern Plains News quoted an Aberdeen resident who said...

USD moving medicine training, biomedical science division to Sioux Falls

The University of South Dakota announced Aug. 14 that its Sanford School of Medicine, long the only medical school in the state, will move the first 18 months of doctor of medicine training and the division of biomedical and translational sciences...

Ten inmates from the South Dakota Penitentiary are being turned over to ICE to be deported. SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Ten inmates from the South Dakota Penitentiary are being turned over to ICE to be deported. Governor Larry Rhoden says the inmates…

Rapid City firefighters honored with national valor award

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Four Rapid City firefighters are honored with the 2025 Ben Franklin Award for Valor from the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Firefighters Kyle Steen, Nick Jasnoch and Morgan Helton along with Fire Chief Jason...

How to Watch South Dakota vs Pennsylvania: Live Stream 2025 Little League World Series, TV Channel

The top 20 Little League teams from around the globe enter Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 Little League World Series champions, and you can catch all the action on ESPN. A detail view of a baseball during the Little League World Series...

Pennsylvania vs South Dakota in LLWS 2025 today; stream, time, bracket

It's day two of the 2025 Little League World Series and Pennsylvania's Glenmoore Eagle is up to bat this evening, Thursday, Aug. 13, hoping to knock out a first round win against South Dakota's Sioux Falls. Glenmoore Eagle Little League made the...

South Dakota’s Only Medical School Will Move From Vermillion To Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS — The University of South Dakota announced Thursday it plans to move the state’s only medical school from Vermillion to Sioux Falls. Starting in 2027, students will attend temporary locations provided by Sanford Health. USD President...

USD Sanford School of Medicine moving M.D. program to Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The USD Sanford School of Medicine will move its Doctor of Medicine Program from Vermillion to Sioux Falls starting in the summer of 2027. This announcement was made during a joint press conference with the...

Three Rapid City firefighter-paramedics honored with national valor award

ORLANDO, FL — Three Rapid City firefighter-paramedics have been recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in their profession for a daring rescue during a deadly crash in April 2024. Morgan Helton, Nick Jasnoch, and Kyle Steen received...

South Dakota Mines student earns coveted grant for work in tissue engineering

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Whitney Ponwith didn’t plan on studying tissue engineering. She started her college career on a nursing track before she found a love for engineering and changed her focus. In her sophomore year, she transitioned into biomedical...

Felony Alert Rapid City: Woman wanted for escaping custody

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman wanted on multiple felony warrants. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says Khijah Jo Goggles is charged with first-degree escape by a prisoner,...

USD Sanford School of Medicine moving M.D. program to Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The USD Sanford School of Medicine will move its Doctor of Medicine Program from Vermillion to Sioux Falls starting in the summer of 2027. This announcement was made during a joint press conference with the...

South Dakota Lawmakers Hear Public Concerns on Rising Property Taxes

South Dakota’s Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force held hearings in Aberdeen this week, gathering public input on rising property taxes and uneven burdens across the state. Task force chair Sen. Chris Carr (R-Sioux Falls) said the goal is...

USD moving medical school to Sioux Falls, with transition beginning summer 2026

SIOUX FALLS — The University of South Dakota’s Sanford School of Medicine will be moving to Sioux Falls next summer. USD President Sheila Gestring announced the move Thursday, Aug. 14, alongside Gov. Larry Rhoden, Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken,...

Ukrainian family can stay in Watertown, South Dakota through 2027

A Ukrainian family living in Watertown, South Dakota, under humanitarian parole had their status extended until 2027. The family's parole was set to expire, but with assistance from Rep. Dusty Johnson's office, they received an extension. The...

Focus on family safety in South Dakota

On today's show... Survivors of domestic violence aren't alone in South Dakota. We explore the services and support system here to help. Michelle Lavallee is CEO of the Children's Home Society. And Kate Feilmeier is the program director of the...

Four South Dakota communities to lose their local newspapers

On today's show... Paul Christen was a titan of business and philanthropy in South Dakota. He passed away at the age of 96 a few weeks ago. Rebecca Pohlad is Christen's daughter. She joins us to remember his legacy (1:10 to 14:33). Learn more...