South Dakota small grains planting pass halfway

News South Dakota small grains planting pass halfway South Dakota farmers are making progress on planting amid very dry conditions. The USDA says seven percent of the corn is planted, ahead of this time last year and the five-year average. Oats are 59 …

South Dakota Unified Judicial System begins use of redesigned website hoping to enhance access and usability

The website address remains the same, https://ujs.sd.gov, but the South Dakota Unified Judicial System has a newly-redesigned website. Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen said the upgraded platform is part of UJS’ ongoing commitment to …

Former South Dakota Gov. Noem’s Purse With Cash Stolen

Former South Dakota Governor, now Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem was the victim of theft while dining at a downtown Washington, DC restaurant. CNN is reporting that, according to sources familiar with the incident, surveillance footage reviewed …

Forecast shows chances for rain throughout the week, into the weekend in central South Dakota

South Dakota Diamond Report: MVP softball on three-game winning streak since season-opening loss

PLANKINTON, S.D. — Two big performances from Jaylin Johnson at the top of Mount Vernon/Plankinton’s lineup powered the Titans to a pair of high school softball victories last week. Johnson drove in four runs and scored twice as part of a three-hit game …

South Dakota transfer OT Joe Cotton explains Cincinnati commitment

South Dakota transfer offensive tackle Joe Cotton, the top player available at his position in the 2025 college football portal cycle, committed Friday to Cincinnati. He explains the decision in an interview with 247Sports. South Dakota transfer offensive …

South Dakota Students Surprise Special Needs Classmate

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from one South Dakota high school crowned their classmate as prom queen. According to Dakota News Now...at West Central High School in Hartford, senior Tori Olson experienced a magical prom night when …

At least $134 million in federal money for conservation across South Dakota still in limbo

At least $134 million in federal conservation funds approved by Congress and awarded for conservation-related projects across South Dakota were frozen in the early days of the Trump administration. A recent court order could put the money back in …

South Dakota State men come in 16th at Boilermaker Invitational

SDSU Sports Information WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The South Dakota State men’s golf team finished in 16th place out of 18 teams at the Boilermaker Invitational, which wrapped up Sunday at Ackerman-Allen Golf Course. The Jacks finished 24-over par with an 876 …

South Dakota State sweeps North Dakota State

Staff Reports BROOKINGS – The South Dakota State softball team swept North Dakota State over the weekend. The Jackrabbits outscored the Bison 25-5 in the three games and two of them ended before the seventh inning. SDSU is now 24-20 overall and 9-3 in the …