South Dakota Highway Patrol announces July Sobriety checkpoints

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Highway Patrol announced on Friday that sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 counties throughout July. The counties that will have sobriety checkpoints include: Beadle Charles Mix Codington …

The 16 South Dakota Coyotes & SDSU Jackrabbits in the NFL

Both the South Dakota Coyote and SDSU Jackrabbit football programs are in the midst of a serious upswing in terms of sending talent to the National Football League. In recent years, both schools have sent players to the league via the draft and undrafted …

South Dakota State opts in to House vs. NCAA Settlement

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Both Division One schools in the state of South Dakota will be entering into the new era of college athletics. Two weeks after the University of South Dakota formally declared it’s intent to opt in to the House vs. …

Local stores take on first day of fireworks sales in South Dakota

TEA, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - June 27th marks the first day of the year for fireworks sales in the state of South Dakota. For the next nine days, stores like KBOOM in Tea will be selling loads of explosives to customers looking for a blast this …

South Dakota Lobbyist And Employer Expense Reports Due By July 1

PIERRE — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson reminds all registered lobbyists and employers of lobbyists that Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports are due by July 1, 2025. In accordance with South Dakota Codified Law, these reports must be …

Could South Dakota homeowners get a massive cut in property tax?

South Dakota representative proposes cutting home property taxes in half

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A South Dakota state lawmaker wants to cut property taxes for homeowners in half. The Legislative Task Force for Comprehensive Property Tax got together in Pierre this week where state Representative Jon Hansen brought up the idea …

Marty Jackley to run for South Dakota's lone congressional seat

Marty Jackley could be trading in his position of South Dakota attorney general for the state's lone congressional seat. Jackley plans to run for U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson's job in 2026, the attorney general confirmed to the Argus Leader in a phone …

Shaw: Refugees shamefully blocked from coming to North Dakota

It’s sadly quieter at the Global Refuge Fargo office. Normally, it would be bustling with servicing incoming refugees. Last year, 550 refugees came to North Dakota, with 281 in Fargo. This year, there have been none, and none are planned. That’s because …

Today in History: June 28, 1981 - Around the state of North Dakota in 8 days

Today in History revisits the Sunday, June 28, 1981 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story from Mike Jacobs who outlined an 8-day road trip across North Dakota. Jacobs highlighted key attractions in each region—lakes, historic sites, …