Category Archives: News
South Dakota Airports Secure $50 Million For Major Terminal Expansions
South Dakota's two largest airports are set to receive major upgrades after securing $50 million in federal funding. The money is part of a larger $145 million spending package obtained by U.S. Senato...
Feb 05, 2026
Senate Passes Tougher Penalties For Blocking Religious Practice
The South Dakota Senate voted 30-4 on Wednesday to increase criminal penalties for using threats or violence to prevent someone from practicing their religion. Why it matters SB 113 raises the offense...
Feb 04, 2026
House State Affairs Votes 9-3 To Kill Sales Tax Exemption Proposal After Nearly Two Hours Of Testimony
A bill to exempt data center equipment and software from South Dakota sales and use taxes failed in the House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday after nearly two hours of testimony that split lawmak...
Feb 04, 2026
SDSU Jackrabbits Lead The Charge In Bison Research, Education
Mount Rushmore. The Badlands. Bison. Three things that come to mind when thinking of South Dakota scenery. Of the 400,000 bison that currently live in North America, around 10% - nearly 40,000 - roam ...
Feb 04, 2026
Daycare Safety Zones
A Senate committee advanced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit registered sex offenders from living within 500 feet of licensed daycare facilities, closing what supporters call a dangerous gap in...
Feb 03, 2026
South Dakota Bill Would Require Witnesses to Seek Help In Emergencies
A Senate committee deferred action Tuesday on a bill that would require people to call for help when they witness emergencies, after emotional testimony about a suicide and concerns the measure is too...
Feb 03, 2026
Campus Carry Bill Fails In House Committee
The House Education Committee killed a bill Monday that would have removed enhanced permit rules for concealed carry on SD college campuses. The committee killed HB 1133 on a 9 to 6 vote. The bill, sp...
Feb 02, 2026
Senate Committee Backs Task Force To Examine Emergency Medical Services Crisis
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved a bill Monday to form a task force on emergency medical services funding. This action recognizes the significant challenges facing t...
Feb 02, 2026
South Dakota Faces Growing Debate Over Critical Mineral Exploration In The Black Hills
South Dakota is becoming part of a growing national debate over "critical minerals," as global demand for rare earth elements and similar materials continues to rise. The U.S. has identified 50 minera...
Jan 29, 2026
Senate Committee Rejects Bill Limiting Liability For South Dakota Gun Ranges
A South Dakota Senate committee has rejected a bill that would have limited civil liability for gun ranges. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-1 on Thursday to defer Senate Bill 103 to the 41st le...
Jan 29, 2026
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
