South Dakota nonprofits adjust as federal policy targets grant dollars

Changes in federal policy have shaken nonprofits reliant on grant dollars to the core. For South Dakota, that would mean less services and more gaps in areas like childcare. South Dakota could be the quintessential low tax, low services state. While that …

Avian flu detected at South Dakota turkey farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in South Dakota on May 13, 2025. According to the department, 30,900 birds were affected …

Redfield drive-in hosting special screening of ‘Rust’ with spotlight on South Dakota talent

South Dakota-based Schultz Wrangling provided horses, tack, and other animals for the film "Rust," starring Alec Baldwin. Filming of "Rust" was paused after a fatal on-set accident involving a prop gun, but later resumed in California …

Twenty Young Women Compete for Miss South Dakota Title May 29-31

May 13, 2025, Brookings, SD – Twenty young women from across the state will showcase their talents, public speaking skills, fitness, poise and stage presence in the 78th annual Miss South Dakota competition, taking place in Brookings May 29-31. Ranging in …

Experience The Beauty Of South Dakota’s Hidden Highways

When you have a little extra time, it's always nice to blaze a different trail and take an alternate route. Yes, you can get there faster with I-90, but there's a lot to see when you make it a backroad adventure from Sioux Falls to Rapid City. I …

Applied Digital proposes "multi-billion-dollar" data center in South Dakota

Applied Digital is looking to develop a multi-billion-dollar data center in Deuel County, South Dakota. First reported by Dakota News Now, the data center operator is proposing an AI data center development east of Toronto in South Dakota. The project …

Rain predicted to hit northeast South Dakota Thursday night

A heat wave is bringing near record-breaking temperatures to the central U.S., increasing wildfire risk and heat stress. Temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s and approach 100 degrees in the northern Plains, exceeding temperatures in some southeastern …

Discover The Snakes Of North Dakota: And 5 waterbodies infested

North Dakota is home to 8 species of snakes. Thankfully, only one of them is venomous. In case you weren't paying attention back in science class, here is a refresher on the snakes that call North Dakota home. 8 Snakes You Could Encounter In North …

Bismarck Steps Up As A Credit Score Leader In North Dakota

Times are a little tough right now--many f us are experiencing financial struggles. When that happens, oftentimes our credit scores take a hit. Credit Score Curiosity? Have you ever wondered what your friends and neighbors credit scores look like? Are they …

Days after Noem visit, ICE arrests South Dakota…