US: Double Tornado Rips Through Minnesota and South Dakota Amid Severe Weather, Video Surfaces

A double tornado tore through parts of Minnesota and South Dakota over the weekend, causing severe weather disruptions but no reported injuries. Near Madison, Minnesota, and Altamont, South Dakota, tornadoes touched down amid heavy rainfall and strong …

Being first South Dakotan selected in NHL Draft an “unreal & cool” feeling for Carter Sanderson

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The state of South Dakota’s hockey evolution hit another major milestone yesterday with Carter Sanderson becoming the first native of the Rushmore State to be selected in the NHL Draft. The Pittsburgh Penguins took the …

Giant Funnel Cloud Forms in South Dakota Amid Severe Thunderstorm

South Dakota Highway Patrol announces July Sobriety checkpoints

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Highway Patrol announced on Friday that sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 counties throughout July. The counties that will have sobriety checkpoints include: Beadle Charles Mix Codington …

The 16 South Dakota Coyotes & SDSU Jackrabbits in the NFL

Both the South Dakota Coyote and SDSU Jackrabbit football programs are in the midst of a serious upswing in terms of sending talent to the National Football League. In recent years, both schools have sent players to the league via the draft and undrafted …

Carter Sanderson becomes first South Dakotan & Pierre native to be drafted to the NHL

Pierre’s Grey Zabel made history earlier this year by becoming one of the few South Dakotans to be drafted to the NFL. It was a very proud moment for South Dakota, and especially for those from Pierre who saw him grow up, go onto play at NDSU and then onto …

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 …