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DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is excited to announce the speaker lineup and tour locations for the upcoming 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit. Hosted […]
2026 GOP primary field could include Gov. Rhoden, AG Jackley, Congressman Johnson, House Speaker Jon Hansen & Toby Doeden PIERRE, S.D. – The 2026 GOP primary race for governor subtly […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills into law on National Agriculture Day, March 18. “Ag is King in South Dakota, and as a lifelong West River […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump proposing a location in the Black Hills in site of Mount Rushmore National Memorial as a location […]
Populist groundswell for property rights led to revolt over Summit Carbon Solutions project PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill that strips eminent domain authority from companies building […]
Newly minted governor makes first public remarks to media since Noem’s November nomination PIERRE — South Dakota’s 34th governor says he is ready to serve in the role he ascended to […]
Republican and Democratic senators say national security a bipartisan issue that should focus on protecting Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem breezed through her Senate confirmation hearing […]
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota State Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History. Nominations may be made in three categories: individual (professional and non-professional), […]
Longtime former lawmaker would be elevated to governor if Noem is confirmed as U.S. Homeland Security secretary PIERRE, S.D. – State lawmakers from across the political spectrum are expressing confidence […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Council […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A rural advocacy group has turned in its petition signed by 904 South Dakotans urging Governor Kristi Noem to reconsider her decision to reject nearly $69 million […]
How the South Dakota National Guard is recouping these costs from a budgetary perspective, is unclear PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s troop deployments to the nation’s […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Ecke’s life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. […]
The group that sued Governor Kristi Noem for her promotion of a Texas dental office wants the lawsuit reinstated and says Noem was “evasive” and “threatening” while she attempted to avoid being […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A consumer advocacy organization has filed a second civil lawsuit in connection with a video featuring South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and her teeth. In March, […]
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem’s refusal to walk back allegations of a cartel presence on South Dakota Indian Reservations and her continued efforts to draw a line connecting illegal […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tribal council members from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will be picking up the tribal flag from the state Capitol Monday, according to Democratic Rep. Eric Emery. […]
FORT YATES, N.D. – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, headquartered in North Dakota but with reservation borders expanding into South Dakota, is the third tribal nation to ban Gov. Kristi […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Leaders from Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking Governor Kristi Noem to apologize and provide proof to back her claims that certain tribal leaders are […]
MITCHELL, S.D. – Standing next to a row of bookcases in the Mitchell High School library, South Dakota’s lieutenant governor was asked about taking the reins of state government. It’s […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is being criticized for her claims that Mexican drug cartels are operating on tribal land in South Dakota and that tribal governments […]
PINE RIDGE, S.D. – A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem set the tone for the 2024 South Dakota Legislature not with her session-opening State of the State Address but with her budget message in December. The […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Using a “Freedom Works Here” top ten list as a framework, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered an upbeat 40-minute State of the State Address to a […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Some Pennington County Republicans are voicing frustration over Gov. Kristi Noem’s decision to wait on a South Dakota Supreme Court opinion about conflicts of interest before filling […]
PIERRE S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration reached out to economic development groups and major employers across South Dakota last month, asking them to help extend a run of national […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem is correct, a recent WalletHub study did rank South Dakota No. 1 when it comes to early education quality. But what the Governor […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A citizen-led campaign to eliminate South Dakota’s state grocery tax through a measure on the 2024 ballot won’t have the backing of Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration despite […]
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – In a session where fellow Republicans have rebuked her on several pieces of her key legislation, Gov Kristi Noem chalked up a win Tuesday. On a […]
PIERRE, SD – A woman released from prison less than two weeks ago by Gov. Kristi Noem has pleaded guilty to another criminal charge that was pending while the woman […]
PIERRE, S.D. — Laurie Gill announced plans to retire after the holidays as cabinet secretary for the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Her departure is set for January 8. […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s ethics board on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against Gov. Kristi Noem for using state government aircraft to attend events hosted by political organizations […]
PIERRE, SD – Following Gov. Kristi’s Noem announcement that if re-elected she will repeal the food tax, there has been a call from a handful of Republican legislators to hold […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A bipartisan group of South Dakota state lawmakers are calling on Attorney General Mark Vargo to recuse himself and appoint special counsel to investigate an inquiry […]
LINCOLN, NEB. (AP) — Republican governor hopeful Jim Pillen scored the endorsement last week of the Nebraska Cattlemen, a top advocacy group for the state’s ranchers. Pillen, a veterinarian and […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Each year, the Governor’s Ag Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, producers and prospective farmers from South Dakota’s farming and ranching communities to share their experiences and […]
PIERRE, S.D. – After cutting ties last September with controversial political advisor Corey Lewandowski, a news outlet is reporting the Trump operative is back working with South Dakota Governor Kristi […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are readying to issue a subpoena to Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration to hand over a document regarding her daughter’s attempt to get […]
SOIUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Former South Dakota Gov. Frank Farrar, whose uncanny rise to politics as a young man quickly morphed into a career as a banker and philanthropist, […]
PIERRE, SD – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has issued an executive order cracking down on federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates that were handed down last month. It comes as calls […]
FAITH, SD – “He gave me my first pharmacy job.” “He was a good friend to many and a pillar of the community.” “He was a wonderful mentor to so […]
Clifford (Bill) Meyer (81) was born to Frank and Hattie (Mailloux) Meyer on July 28, 1943 in Denver, […]
Discord between Gov. Noem, tribal governments escalates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tribal council members from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe will be picking up the tribal flag from the state Capitol Monday, according to Democratic Rep. Eric Emery. […]