South Dakota State opts in to House vs. NCAA Settlement

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Both Division One schools in the state of South Dakota will be entering into the new era of college athletics. Two weeks after the University of South Dakota formally declared it’s intent to opt in to the House vs. …

Local stores take on first day of fireworks sales in South Dakota

TEA, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - June 27th marks the first day of the year for fireworks sales in the state of South Dakota. For the next nine days, stores like KBOOM in Tea will be selling loads of explosives to customers looking for a blast this …

South Dakota Lobbyist And Employer Expense Reports Due By July 1

PIERRE — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson reminds all registered lobbyists and employers of lobbyists that Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports are due by July 1, 2025. In accordance with South Dakota Codified Law, these reports must be …

South Dakota representative proposes cutting home property taxes in half

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A South Dakota state lawmaker wants to cut property taxes for homeowners in half. The Legislative Task Force for Comprehensive Property Tax got together in Pierre this week where state Representative Jon Hansen brought up the idea …

Marty Jackley to run for South Dakota's lone congressional seat

Marty Jackley could be trading in his position of South Dakota attorney general for the state's lone congressional seat. Jackley plans to run for U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson's job in 2026, the attorney general confirmed to the Argus Leader in a phone …

Could South Dakota homeowners get a massive cut in property tax?

South Dakota attorney general sets sights on sole House seat held by Dusty Johnson

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) could face a strong primary challenger in the 2026 midterm elections from his home state’s attorney general.South Dakota’s at-large congressional seat has been held by Johnson since 2019. But state Attorney General Marty Jackley …

South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution

News South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the right …

Updated 'Move Over Law' goes into effect on South Dakota roads on July 1

PIERRE — A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, 2025, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The expanded law now requires …

A sunglasses-wearing donkey? That means creative coffee in central South Dakota

KIMBALL, S.D. — What began as a college homework assignment more than a decade ago has grown into a small-town coffee brand with two interstate locations, a growing customer base and a mascot that’s hard to miss: a sunglasses-wearing donkey. Amy Gough was …