A strictly free market would make businesses free to ignore South Dakota

South Dakota Republicans could be choosing from a crowded field when they make their choice for governor in the 2026 primary. With as many as five candidates in the race, would-be governors will need to find a way to distinguish themselves from the pack.  …

South Dakota Highway Patrol graduates 71st Recruit Academy Class

Twelve South Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers officially graduated Friday (June 6, 2025) during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were presented by Col. Casey Collins, SDHP Superintendent. “Today is a day to celebrate your remarkable …

Alleged leader, members of large-scale rural North Dakota meth ring indicted

FARGO — Nine people have been indicted in federal court for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy with ties to the Almighty Latin King Nation street gang, otherwise known as the Latin Kings. At least three of the people, including one of …

Summer lineup announced for Spirit Lake Amphitheater south of Devils Lake

ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (KVRR) — The summer lineup is announced for one of the most beautiful concert settings in North Dakota! Spirit Lake Casino, south of Devils Lake, is hosting four concerts and two other events at Spirit Lake Amphitheater along the lake. …

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

Some Democratic-led states have worked to close prisons and enact changes to lower inmate populations, but that's a tough sell in Republican-majority states such as South Dakota that believe in a tough-on-crime approach, even if that leads to more …

John R. Johnson, PhD. — South Dakota Center for Disabilities’ Director of Research and Development.

John R. Johnson, PhD, started as a Special Education teacher in Ohio and Kentucky before completed his doctorate at the University of Illinois. John worked as a Research Associate at the Transition Research Institute and later as the Director of Evaluation …

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

Kasson-Mantorville football standout commits to Division I University of South Dakota

KASSON — A recent Kasson-Mantorville High School graduate has found his next home. Standout K-M football player Caisen Thome has committed to continue his career at Division I University of South Dakota. The 2025 K-M graduate announced the news via his …

Funeral being held Wednesday afternoon for Pierre teen killed last week in three vehicle accident south of Agar; ...

June 9, 2025: The funeral service for a 16 year old boy from Pierre killed last week (June 4, 2025, at 9:54am) in a three-vehicle crash one mile south of Agar will be held Wednesday afternoon (June 11, 2025). The service for Aiden Van Balen will be held at …

North Dakota town makes HGTV list of most charming downtowns

Medora, a tiny community in North Dakota surrounded by the rugged landscape of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, has been named to HGTV's list of the most charming small town downtowns. The city – with a population of 121, according to Census Bureau …