Researchers stunned as 'living dinosaur' makes remarkable return to popular lake: 'That was the first time'

This return is a major win for conservation efforts. by Lindy WhitehouseOctober 5, 2025 Researchers are witnessing the remarkable return of a 'living dinosaur' in a lake in Minnesota. The amazing return of the state's largest fish has left...

Cruiser Car Show Fills Downtown Rapid City with Classic Cars

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Engines were revving through downtown Rapid City on Saturday during the annual Cruiser Car Show, a free event for car enthusiasts, families, and vendors alike. About 160 classic and custom cars lined Sixth Street from Main...

Kattner remains busy as Miss South Dakota

By Benjamin Chase of the Plainsman HURON –– When Huron native Jamee Kattner won the Miss South Dakota crown in May, she began a feverish fundraising campaign to garner funds to travel and compete in the Miss America competition. With a new Miss...

South Dakota State Fair celebrates America250

By Plainsman Staff HURON –– Tens of thousands of visitors from across the state gathered at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair to enjoy six days of family fun, incredible entertainment, and timeless traditions. From exciting live music performances...

South Dakota CFEL state convention held in Spearfish

By Plainsman Staff The South Dakota Community and Family Extension Leaders, SDCFEL, met for their state convention in Spearfish on September 19-20. “Bee Yourself” was the theme of the convention hosted by Area I and Area II. Registration began at...

South Dakota University Drops Bid to Fire Professor Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Called Him a ‘Hate Spreading Nazi’

In a stunning reversal that has ignited fresh outrage among conservatives, the University of South Dakota (USD) has abandoned its effort to terminate art professor Michael Hook after he posted a vile, derogatory message mocking the recent...

South Dakota university drops effort to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post

The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer. Professor Michael...

South Dakota farmer hosts international buyers on NSM crop tour

Jeff Thompson talks with one of the buyers in his field near Colton, S.D. For Jeff Thompson, opening the gates of his Colton farm to international soybean buyers is second nature. After nearly a decade of hosting visitors from around the world,...

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds' proposed healthcare coverage compromise could end the federal government shutdown

Oct. 3, 2025, update:WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators has been discussing possible health care compromises aimed at ending the government shutdown. The group includes moderate Democrats who have said they want to find a quick...

Pioneer PBS returns to Dish Network in Minnesota and in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

GRANITE FALLS — Pioneer PBS on Thursday announced that its channel is once again available on Dish Network out of the Twin Cities, reaching viewers across Minnesota and adding to its uninterrupted coverage on Dish in South Dakota. According to a...

So far, Trump's not getting the 'drill, baby, drill' he wants. Here's why

As President Trump began his second term, he proclaimed in his inauguration speech that America would "drill, baby, drill," promising a boom in drilling and lower prices at the pump. Nine months in, Trump may only be getting the "lower prices"...

Hives for Heroes wraps up another year in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hives for Heroes - a program linking veteran health and beekeeping - wrapped up its third year in Rapid City. Through program bee colonies located near the Parks building on Canyon Lake Drive, veterans and their mentors took in...

Free training on accessing South Dakota courts Oct. 10

South Dakota journalists, students and members of the public can learn more about the state’s justice system at a free training session on Friday, Oct. 10, online and in person at Sioux Falls and Rapid City. South Dakota Unified Judicial System...

ACA Tax Credit Expiration Could Spike Insurance Costs in South Dakota

Nearly 11,000 South Dakotans could lose their health coverage by the end of 2025 if Congress fails to extend key tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. The Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, introduced in 2021, caps insurance premiums at 8.5% of...

South Dakota Board of Regents Holds First Reading of Post-Tenure Review Policy

The South Dakota Board of Regents held the first reading of a proposed policy establishing a process for post-tenure review of faculty across the state’s public university system. The new policy is the result of extensive efforts that began this...

Gestring: USD Seeing Progress At Both Vermillion, Sioux Falls Campuses

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series. The University of South Dakota is investing in its academic and research facilities in Vermillion “to ensure that undergraduate research only grows from here,” said USD President Sheila...

Kendall Stadden nets late goal to lift NDSU soccer past South Dakota

VERMILLION, S.D. — North Dakota State forward Kendall Stadden netted the game-winning goal in the 82nd minute off assists from Hannah Arnold and Onyx Kennington as the Bison edged South Dakota 4-3 in Summit League women's soccer on Thursday at...

Child abuse prevention conference educates Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Hundreds of professionals and advocates came together in Sioux Falls this week for the 25th annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference. The two-day event, held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center,...

Popular Sioux Falls food truck to break ground for new restaurant

A groundbreaking ceremony for Breaking Burrito's new restaurant is scheduled for Oct. 8. The restaurant will feature an expanded menu, including items from the owners' other food truck, Mr. Churro. Construction is expected to be completed by late...

DRG Agriculture In-depth podcast: South Dakota farmer discusses current struggles of row crop producers

Sept. 23, 2025: South Dakota farmer discusses current struggles of row crop producers Trent Kubik farms near Hamill, SD. In mid-September 2025, he was part of a roundtable discussion organized by South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, that also...