South Dakota, ICE Launch Partnership to Target Violent Criminals

By Christal Blue July 23, 2025 11:40 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota is teaming up with federal immigration officials to crack down on violent criminals and drug dealers. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that ICE has agreed to …

South Dakota State names football captains

BROOKINGS — The Jackrabbits have named the first captains of the Dan Jackson era, announcing six players have been voted to lead South Dakota State in 2025. Quarterback Chase Mason, offensive tackles Quinten Christensen and Sam Hagen, defensive linemen …

Sioux Falls asks South Dakota for aid in hosting new prison

Sioux Falls leaders want the state to pick up some of the slack when it comes to hosting a new prison. State Rep. Greg Jamison, a member of the Project Prison Reset task force, led a July 22 panel discussion at the Washington Pavilion about the public …

South Dakota 9-1-1 centers implement RapidSOS to enhance emergency response

Three people rescued after boat capsizes in eastern South Dakota

WILLOW LAKE, S.D. (KFGO/KWAT ) – A close call Wednesday morning for three people in a boat on Dry Lake #2 just north of the town of Willow Lake in Clark County, South Dakota. . They were out fishing when a fast-moving thunderstorm rolled in, capsizing …

Dakota County Fair schedule of events 2025

This is the tentative Dakota County Fair schedule of event. All events are subject to change. More information is at dakotacountyfair.org.   COMMUNITY DAY, donate Brown paper bags to 360 Communities, 4-H Building, Ahlberg Hall 4-H Dairy Judging, 9:30 AM, …

Small Town, Big Bucks: North Dakota’s Richest Spot Revealed

I know they say you can't take it with you, but it sure is nice to have it while you're here on this earth. I'm of course talking about money.  People steal for it.  People fight for it.  People die for it.  Which of course is pretty senseless, …

South Dakota's rural migration cycle: Not just moving out, many are moving in

Melissa Avelino is a data journalism student at Augustana University. In this first of a five-part series, she looks at the changing face of South Dakota using U.S. Census Data. South Dakota's rural areas have seen a net loss of population over the …

Federal changes to food assistance will cost South Dakota $5 million annually

Federal changes to a food assistance program will cost South Dakota $5 million starting next fiscal year, according to the state Bureau of Finance and Management. The situation “could be much worse,” said state Department of Social Services Secretary Matt …

Meet The 20-Year-Old South Dakota Resident Running for Governor

We're halfway through 2025, and the upcoming 2026 South Dakota Governor Race is heating up. At the time of this post, South Dakota US Congressman Dusty Johnson, local businessman Toby Doeden, and South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen have officially …