Governor Larry Rhoden has requested (Jan. 26, 2026) an advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of South Dakota, asking whether ...

First lady Sandy Rhoden, left, and Gov. Larry Rhoden volunteer at Feeding South Dakota's Rapid City distribution center on Nov. 3, 2025. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight) RAPID CITY — ...

Some of South Dakota's prominent independents and Democratic advocacy leaders say the state's Congressional leaders need to ...

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds formally announced Thursday that he will seek reelection this year, launching a bid for a ...

Just days after South Dakota legalized both medical and recreational marijuana in Tuesday’s election, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has said that the state’s voters made the “wrong choice.” Noem made ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — There were no ceremonial drums beating and no eagle staffs being carried in the South Dakota Capitol building on Wednesday, as there had been in past years for the annual State ...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday he is joining the crowded Republican race for governor next June. He's seeking a full term after taking over the state's top office in January when ...

South Dakota Legislative Session Week 1 by Rep. Mike Weisgram, District 24 (Fort Pierre). Jan. 16, 2026.

Nick Lamb is South Dakota’s new secretary of corrections. He began in November and is in charge of the state’s prison ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday he is joining the crowded Republican race for governor next June. He's seeking a full term after taking over the state's top ...