South Dakota law change lets young rescuer save more wild game bird eggs
Madison Grimm, of Wallace, started Second Chance Flight to rescue viable wild duck eggs from nests destroyed when farmers harvest hay from a field.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
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South Dakota American Legion Class A baseball playoff pairings are set
Post 320 will begin the state tournament at home, while Spearfish Post 164 will travel west for a three-game series.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Restoration Artists Craft ‘The Next Phase Of History’ In The South Dakota Capitol Rotunda
PIERRE — While tour groups, state employees and lawmakers make their way around scaffolding on the second floor of the South Dakota Capitol building, artis...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Sanford Dies; State Leaders Mourn Loss Of ‘Greatest Philanthropist In South Dakota history’
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden said this weekend that the state “will forever be impacted” by the legacy of businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
USD Expects Versatile Offense This Season
SIOUX FALLS— South Dakota’s offense will feature multiple weapons this season, and that brings multiple options for the ball to go to.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
First-round matchups lined up for South Dakota Class A Legion baseball
The playoff path for South Dakota American Legion Class A postseason baseball is now set.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
South Dakota billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies at 90
South Dakota’s wealthiest businessman and philanthropist, the billionaire T. Denny Sanford, has died at age 90.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Councilors, Sioux Falls' first female mayor sworn in at ceremony
Newly appointed mayor Christine Erickson sits in the mayor’s seat on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Carnegie Town Hall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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Jul 18, 2026Open source
Mitchell Republic livestream of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade
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Jul 18, 2026Open source
Youth leaders serve on Farmers Union Junior Advisory Council
STURGIS — Each year during South Dakota Farmers Union Senior Leadership Camp teens are selected to serve on the Junior Advisory Council, through an intervi...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Judge temporarily blocks South Dakota’s abortion-pill advertising ban as lawsuit continues
A new South Dakota law that criminalizes the advertising of abortion pills cannot be enforced while a lawsuit against it continues.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Man’s body found hidden in hotel room had been there for months, police say
Three people were arrested after investigators said a man’s body was hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Three Spearfish players part of nationals-bound girls’ soccer team
SPEARFISH — The South Dakota United Spirit soccer team set to compete at next week’s U.S. Club National Cup Tournament in Denver, Colo., will include nam...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
New novel from SD native and Navy vet explores harshest facets of frontier life
PIERRE — South Dakota author and Navy veteran Rocky Dean Matson proudly announces the release of his debut historical action novel, “The Ordinary Grit: C...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Sycamore football aims for games with all 3 phases clicking in 2026 season
As Missouri Valley Football Conference coaches and key players gathered for the annual media day in South Dakota, Curt Mallory beamed with confidence over th...
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton from South Dakota, nicknamed Gus, has become the world’s most expensive fossil sold at auction.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota State picked as preseason favorite in Missouri Valley Football Conference
For the third time in the last four seasons, South Dakota State is the preseason favorite in the Missouri Valley Football Conference ahead of the 2026 season.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Totten-Lancaster, Farley take top honors at Coon Dog Day 5K
SALUDA—Logan Totten-Lancaster, a rising sophomore on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology cross country team, won the Coon Dog Day 5K on Saturday...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
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Chester is in Lake County, South Dakota.
Region: Eastern South Dakota
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South Dakota American Legion Class A baseball playoff pairings are set
Post 320 will begin the state tournament at home, while Spearfish Post 164 will travel west for a three-game series.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Restoration Artists Craft ‘The Next Phase Of History’ In The South Dakota Capitol Rotunda
PIERRE — While tour groups, state employees and lawmakers make their way around scaffolding on the second floor of the South Dakota Capitol building, artis...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Sanford Dies; State Leaders Mourn Loss Of ‘Greatest Philanthropist In South Dakota history’
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden said this weekend that the state “will forever be impacted” by the legacy of businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
USD Expects Versatile Offense This Season
SIOUX FALLS— South Dakota’s offense will feature multiple weapons this season, and that brings multiple options for the ball to go to.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
First-round matchups lined up for South Dakota Class A Legion baseball
The playoff path for South Dakota American Legion Class A postseason baseball is now set.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
South Dakota billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford dies at 90
South Dakota’s wealthiest businessman and philanthropist, the billionaire T. Denny Sanford, has died at age 90.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Councilors, Sioux Falls' first female mayor sworn in at ceremony
Newly appointed mayor Christine Erickson sits in the mayor’s seat on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Carnegie Town Hall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jul 18, 2026Open source
Back in Time July 18: Syncom in Mitchell
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Jul 18, 2026Open source
Mitchell Republic livestream of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade
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Jul 18, 2026Open source
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