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Rapid City ranks among the best-run cities in America
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Rapid City was named in WalletHub’s top 30 best-run cities, landing in 27th. Cities like Denver, Chicago, and Dallas were in the same review as Rapid City. “Rapid City has great professionals working for it, so it doesn’t...

Chamber honors 12 Sioux Falls ‘behind-the-scenes’ leaders with new annual awards
The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce unveiled the inaugural Visionary Sioux Falls Awards in 2025, a new recognition initiative honoring those who work behind the scenes to advance transformative visions for the community, without seeking...

Marty Jackley seeks South Dakota's sole US House seat
By Jackson DircksSDPB News Attorney General Marty Jackley said he’s running for Congress in the 2026 election. Jackley said he feels he can best help South Dakotans outside the AG’s office. “I am preparing a run for Congress because I truly...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:03 a.m. EDT
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:24 a.m. EDT
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 5:12 a.m. EDT
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

Musk calls for new political party, vows to punish lawmakers supporting Trump's spending bill
Lawmakers backing bill "should hang their heads in shame!": Musk Tesla CEO's criticism of bill causes rift in relationship with Trump. Effect of Musk's opinion on bill's passage remains unclear. Billionaire Elon Musk renewed his criticism of...

Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?
Key Points: Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits. A nonconformity in a newly-purchased motorcycle must manifest “within a period of one year following the actual delivery of the motorcycle...

What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?
(KTIV) - As soon as the calendar reads July 1, 2025, Siouxland’s three states will all have new laws going into effect. The laws range from new rules regarding cell phones and driving in Iowa to banning sanctuary cities in South Dakota. Below is a...

South Dakota: nineteen chapters participate in east river FFA leadership retreat
VIBORG, South Dakota — The South Dakota FFA Association conducted its annual Leadership Retreat June 17-20th at Swan Lake Christian Camp in Viborg, SD. A total of 67 FFA members in grades 8 – 12 attended from across South Dakota with the theme of,...

Kristi Noem Took Personal Cut of Political Donations While Governor of South Dakota: Report
The investigative outlet ProPublica revealed Monday that Kristi Noem secretly took a personal cut of funds she raised for a nonprofit that boosted her political career—and then did not disclose the income when President Donald Trump selected her...

Aurora County ranks 46th in South Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, Aurora County ranked 21st lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in South Dakota, with residents receiving $10,730 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

Fee Change In Effect For SD Business Filings
PIERRE — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding business entities of a fee change that will take effect July 1, 2025, as part of legislation passed earlier this year. House Bill 1024, signed into law during the 2025 Legislative...

Rep. Dusty Johnson launches bid for governor in South Dakota
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, South Dakota’s sole member of the House, will depart the post to run for governor. In a launch video released Monday, Johnson highlighted his record in Congress, including “cutting trillions in wasteful spending,...
Dusty Johnson traces South Dakota public service record to 2004
MITCHELL — Dusty Johnson has long been a familiar face on the South Dakota political scene. He has worked to serve the citizens of South Dakota in a variety of public service roles dating back more than two decades, holding elected office at both...

Fee Change for South Dakota Business Filings Starts July 1, 2025
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding businesses of a fee increase taking effect July 1st. Under legislation passed earlier this year, filing fees for Annual Reports and Amended Annual Reports will...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:19 p.m. EDT
Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across...

Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Run for South Dakota Governor
South Dakota's lone representative in the U.S. House, Republican Dusty Johnson, on Monday announced his candidacy for governor in next year's election. The 48-year-old congressman made the announcement at a Sioux Falls hotel, setting up a...

ProPublica report: Noem took cut of political donations in 2023
A new report suggests Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supplemented her income while serving as South Dakota governor. The report, published Monday by investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica, said Noem secretly received $80,000...

Dusty Johnson running for South Dakota governor
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced Monday afternoon that he is running for governor of South Dakota in 2026.Johnson announced his candidacy for the governor’s mansion in Sioux Falls, stating it is time for a “new chapter.” “It’s been the honor of...