South Dakota Farmland Values Continue Upward Trend

HURON — Farmland values in South Dakota ticked up in the first half of 2025, according to the semiannual benchmark farmland report from Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica). This steady growth underscores the financial strength in agriculture, even …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate in the country

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you’re looking for a job, South Dakota may be the place for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota still has the lowest unemployment rate of any state in the country, leaving South …

South Dakota boasts best unemployment rate.

Watch Out For Storm Repair Scams In South Dakota

It's a sad reality in our world: there are people out there looking to take advantage of us when we are at our most vulnerable. This week, a number of South Dakotans are reeling after torrential rains caused flooding across the state on Wednesday (July …

Three inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota

MITCHELL — Three women educators from across South Dakota were inducted into Honored Women Educators of South Dakota, formerly known as the Annie D. Tallent Club, at their annual meeting July 12. Honored Women Educators, an honorary organization of women …

South Dakota’s next budget could face a $24.5 million revenue shortfall, legislators learn

South Dakota lawmakers should expect an even tighter state budget next legislative session with revenues potentially $24.5 million less than projected, the Legislature’s budget committee learned this week. Fiscal experts with the Legislative Research …

UPDATE: More than half of South Dakota out of drought conditions

July 25, 2025 UNDATED (KWAT)–Over half of South Dakota’s land mass is no longer considered to be in any level of drought. The weekly drought monitor map shows all areas up and down the Interstate 29 corridor, and a large chunk of northwest South Dakota …

California man sentenced for selling meth, fentanyl in South Dakota

July 25, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–A California, man has been sentenced for selling meth and fentanyl in the Sioux Falls area. Clarence Williams was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison. South Dakota U.S. Attorney Alison Ramsdell says …

Hailstorm Leaves 40+ Mile Long Scar In North Dakota

We are used to bringing you pictures of earthly scars produced by tornadoes and wildfires, but did you know that hail damage can also leave behind a trail of destruction? That's what happened on July 10, 2025, in southwestern North Dakota. A strong …

Flags Lowered For Former South Dakota State Legislator

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Rhoden has ordered flags lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol in honor of a former South Dakota State legislator. Mike Diedrich lost his battle with cancer earlier this month at the age of 70.  Diedrich served in …