The Most Desolate Spot in All of South Dakota

South Dakota is home to some wide-open spaces. If you've ever driven east to west, north to south, or anywhere in between, you've likely driven across some of the most desolate parts of the state. But where is the most remote spot in all of South …

As five Republicans jostle for South Dakota's gubernatorial nomination, it should be a fascinating family fight

There are five probable Republican candidates for governor at this time. No Democrat sacrificial lamb has been offered as of yet. The declared or likely Republican candidates are Gov. Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, …

The Dinosaurs That Once Roamed South Dakota

South Dakota has been a major hub for paleontology in the past three decades. Some of the most famous dinosaurs in history have been unearthed right here in the Mount Rushmore State. Here's a look at the five most prominent dinosaurs that once roamed …

A strictly free market would make businesses free to ignore South Dakota

South Dakota Republicans could be choosing from a crowded field when they make their choice for governor in the 2026 primary. With as many as five candidates in the race, would-be governors will need to find a way to distinguish themselves from the pack.  …

The Minnesota & South Dakota Split | Fireflies or Lightning Bugs?

As a kid, one of my favorite summer activities was catching lightning bugs in a jar when the sun went down. Yeah, I said lightning bugs. Why? Because I'm from Iowa and almost everyone in Iowa calls them lightning bugs. Later, I moved to Minnesota and …

South Dakota Highway Patrol graduates 71st Recruit Academy Class

Twelve South Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers officially graduated Friday (June 6, 2025) during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were presented by Col. Casey Collins, SDHP Superintendent. “Today is a day to celebrate your remarkable …

South Dakota man arrested for rape of minor

by: Anna Peters Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:42 PM CDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 03:42 PM CDT SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — A Brookings man is behind bars accused of raping a middle school student. Court documents say 21-year old Nathan Wayne Nelson picked …

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

South Dakota is on track to spend $2 billion on prisons in the next decade

Some Democratic-led states have worked to close prisons and enact changes to lower inmate populations, but that's a tough sell in Republican-majority states such as South Dakota that believe in a tough-on-crime approach, even if that leads to more …

John R. Johnson, PhD. — South Dakota Center for Disabilities’ Director of Research and Development.

John R. Johnson, PhD, started as a Special Education teacher in Ohio and Kentucky before completed his doctorate at the University of Illinois. John worked as a Research Associate at the Transition Research Institute and later as the Director of Evaluation …