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South Dakota governor announces he will run for a full term next year — REUTERS / ixx511

South Dakota Politics · South Dakota

South Dakota governor announces he will run for a full term next year

50% Left coverage: 12 sources

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday he is joining the crowded Republican race for governor next June.See the Story

A meditation on the northern lights and why we live where the air hurts our faces

Northern Lights · Mitchell

A meditation on the northern lights and why we live where the air hurts our faces

91% Right coverage: 11 sources

A few years back, in Phoenix, my Uber driver from the airport to the site of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association's annual meeting in Scottsdale wanted to know about the weather in North Dakota and how cold it had been when I left. He had never felt temperature below zero, and he didn't think he'd want to feel it. But there was mystique about the north for him. "Have you ever seen the northern lights?" he asked, somewhat wistfully. I told …See the Story

Buchanan’s 24 Help South Dakota State Take Down Peru State 94

Brookings, South Dakota · Brookings

Buchanan’s 24 Help South Dakota State Take Down Peru State 94

63% Left coverage: 8 sources

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Trey Buchanan had 24 points in South Dakota State’s 94-46 win over Peru State on Monday. Buchanan shot 8 of 11 from the field, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Jackrabbits (3-2). Damon Wilkinson scored 14 points while going 5 of 7 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Alec Squires shot 5 of 5 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish wit…See the Story

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The (nearly) $1 million question City Council is facing right now

Simplified: The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday unanimously advanced a proposal to spend $956,000 to buy new police radios, but a couple of councilors questioned where this extra cash was during the belt-tightening budget season. Why it mattersPolice Chief Jon Thum said the 100 new radios in the proposed budget supplement would "greatly improve" police officers' ability to communicate and help address some "dead zones" the current radios enc…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Stuff to do: Nov. 19-25

Go underground.* The Premiere Playhouse is debuting its new Underground Series this weekend with a performance of "American Idiot" based on the 2004 Green Day concept album of the same name. This bold, semi-immersive production brings dinner theatre to downtown Sioux Falls with a curated meal from Dada Gastropub followed by an unforgettable performance. Get your tickets here. Light up the Falls. The city's annual Winter Wonderland celebration ki…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

South Dakota governor announces he will run for a full term next year

50% Left coverage: 12 sources

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday he is joining the crowded Republican race for governor next June.South Dakota Politics · South Dakota See the Story

School board gives first thumbs up for new district fundraiser procedures

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Board of Education took the first step Tuesday evening toward revamping its policy for fundraisers within the district, with the board enthusiastically approving the first reading of Policy 1084. The board approved the first reading on unanimous vote during its meeting at Mitchell Technical College. The move comes following discussion at a board meeting in September, where board members suggested Joe Childs, superintenden…Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell Read Article

Cougars Clamp Down Late to Take 62–51 Win Over Lopers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Basketball team earned its first win of the 2025–26 season on Tuesday night, defeating Nebraska Kearney 62–51 inside the Stewart Center. The Cougars controlled the game for three quarters, forced 25 Loper turnovers, and delivered several timely runs to secure the home victory.Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Underground Series set to debut at ICON Event Hall

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A local theater group is set to unveil a new Underground Series. The Premiere Playhouse is preparing to debut its Underground Series in downtown Sioux Falls. "We are offering a downtown dinner theater experience here in the ICON Event Hall. Folks can have a meal in the DaDa Gastropub and [...]Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Johnson, Rounds on Epstein files

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Both chambers of Congress have voted in favor of releasing the Epstein Files Tuesday. The legislation would require the Department of Justice to release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The U.S. House voted Tuesday afternoon. South Dakota's lone congressman Dusty Johnson voted yes on releasing [...]Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Alleged victims testify against former massage therapist Kurt Smit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Emotional testimony Tuesday in the trial of a former Sioux Falls massage therapist who is accused of inappropriately touching some of his clients during their massages. Kurt Smit is on trial, charged with two counts of sexual contact. The state began calling its witnesses, two of whom are the alleged [...]Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Candidates could pay their way onto ballot under idea proposed by SD’s top election official

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Booths stand ready for early city-school election voters in May 2025 at the Pennington County Administration Building in Rapid City. (Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow prospective candidates to pay their way onto the ballot. Some members of the state Board of Elections responded during their meeting in Pierre by saying they oppose the idea, but the boa…Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article

Funding cuts threaten Rapid City Library services

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Funding for four libraries in Pennington County are currently on the chopping block. In October, the Pennington County Commission voted to terminate contracts with four libraries in the county with the intent of renegotiating those contracts. However, Rapid City Library Director Terri Davis says the amount in the new contract [...]Rapid City, South Dakota · Rapid City Read Article