Changing visa rules create doubt for students and employers
As South Dakota universities and major employers navigate a tight labor market, shifting federal policies and a new rule ending "Duration of Status" prompt uncertainty for international students, high-skilled faculty and seasonal businesses.
South Dakota voter guide
Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
Fact brief: Are red light cameras illegal in South Dakota?
A lawsuit filed in 2010 claimed Sioux Falls violated state law by placing a camera at the downtown intersection.
How SD hospitals fared in the latest quality ratings
Eighteen systems were included in the 2026 list from the federal government. The annual ratings allow patients to gauge medical care quality and can provide motivation for hospitals to improve.
Grant program supports tribal food truck operation
Mobile Hunger Hero, a food truck that delivers meals to remote locations, is increasing available meals to tribal communities across South Dakota.
Experts: Cyberattack on Pennington County likely by foreign adversary
The federal government has warned state and local agencies in the U.S. that cyberattacks by Iran, Russia or China are increasingly likely and that steps to improve security should be taken. "I think we’re cannon fodder in the Iran war."
Fact brief: Did Toby Doeden’s vote share decrease in runoff?
Candidate lost to incumbent Larry Rhoden in South Dakota's Republican primary runoff