Howard Wood Dakota Relays: How to watch, buy tickets 

The best South Dakota high school track and field athletes will make their way to Sioux Falls to compete in the Howard Wood Dakota Relays on May 2 and 3. If you’re hoping to catch the event live, or from home, we have all the information you need to know …

Criminal charges dropped against a South Dakota ranching family

News Criminal charges dropped against a South Dakota ranching family The Trump administration has dropped criminal charges against a South Dakota family accused of improperly using Forest Service land. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef …

Does South Dakota have the highest number of gaming machines per capita?

South Dakota has the highest number of gaming machines per capita, tied with Nevada, Oklahoma and Montana, according to a 2025 analysis by WalletHub. Video lottery provides the most accessible machine gaming in South Dakota, with nearly 1,400 …

North Dakota will ban student cellphone use during school day

By next school year, North Dakota public students will have to stash their cellphones during the school day. North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed the state's new bell-to-bell ban on student cellphone use while surrounded by students, teachers and …

How did your South Dakota rep score on this ballot initiative scorecard?

The Voter Defense Association of South Dakota released a legislative scorecard April 29, ranking lawmakers based on how they voted on certain voting and election bills in 2025. Close to half of all South Dakota Senate members received a "B" grade …

Hey Teachers! Get Your Free Treat at South Dakota Coffee Shop

Calling all South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota teachers! A Downtown Sioux Falls coffee shop wants to treat you to a coffee or a sweet treat! Next week, Josiah's Coffeehouse & Café in Sioux Falls is honoring local teachers by starting their day with …

Arlington's Raw part of field for Howard Wood Dakota Relays special events

SIOUX FALLS — Eighteen runners from five states have been selected to run in special high school events Friday evening during the opening day of the 100th Howard Wood Dakota Relays track and field meet. Continuing a tradition that began in 1978, the Dakota …

South Dakota State invited to USA Basketball 3x Nationals

SDSU Sports Information COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The South Dakota State women's basketball team has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals May 2-4 at Arizona Athletic Grounds. The event will feature 16 women' …

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South Dakota official to serve as tribal adviser on Indian Affairs

Two South Dakota officials are joining the Department of Homeland Security under former Gov. Kristi Noem. David Flute will be senior tribal advisor, and Madhu Gottumukkala will be deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Gov …