If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war to deploy South Dakota National Guard members.

South Dakota’s two largest airports are asking for help as they work on expansion plans. The Sioux Falls Airport is asking for 30-million dollars to build a new concourse and add new gates. Rapid City is requesting help for a 200-million dollar multi-phase project.

A bill that would make it mandatory for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in publicly funded elementary, middle and high schools passed out of the state Senate in a razor-thin vote on Tuesday. South Dakota Senators advanced SB 51 on an 18-17 vote.

Two bills proposing South Dakota start new school choice finance options were both killed in the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Senate bills 73 and 75, introduced by Senator Amber Hulse from District 30, deal with issues surrounding non-residents voting in South Dakota elections.

The company started the first phrase of its operation in the city in January at the David Lust Accelerator Building on the Elevate Rapid City campus.

First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

W ith a vast expanse of natural splendor, South Dakota is rich in history, outdoor experiences and unique activities. In the Mount Rushmore State, visitors will find two of the wo

SD FFA is highlighting agriculture in the Rodeo Zone during Rodeo Rapid City, Jan. 31-Feb. 8, 2025. The Ag Adventure Zone is sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union through the SD FFA Foundation. “Teaming up with FFA to provide hands-on education about South Dakota’s number one industry is important to the future of agriculture in South Dakota,

Governor Rhoden grew up as a rancher in Meade County and served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1978 to 1985. He has stated that said experience has prepared him to tackle the most pressing issue that South Dakotans face. Republican State Senator Helene Duhamel of district 32 in Rapid City gave her remarks while congratulating Rhoden.

South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.