New University of South Dakota law program doesn’t require students to take bar exam

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Nine University of South Dakota law students won’t have to worry about taking the traditional bar exam after being selected for the new public service pathway bar admission pilot program. “What South Dakota was experiencing is …

South Dakota economists discuss the effect of tariffs on the United States

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As China and the United States continue to look for ways to navigate tariffs, a panel of economists gathered in Sioux Falls to discuss the issue and where the US may be going wrong. Right now, China has a 125% tariff …

South Dakota brand renewal deadline is Thursday, May 1

Livestock brand owners in South Dakota who need to renew their brand registration have until the end of the day Thursday (May 1, 2025) to turn in their paperwork The renewal fee is $90 per brand. Brand registration information and payments can be either: …

Trump administration drops charges against South Dakota ranch family

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump administration announced this week that it is dropping charges against South Dakota ranch owners in a land dispute case. The case began when the United States Forest Service alerted the land owners, Charles and Heather …

Panel of South Dakota Economists discuss effect of Tariffs on the United States.

SkyWest Airlines providing additional flights for central South Dakota during hunting season

April 30, 2025: There are currently 12 flights between the Pierre Regional Airport and the Denver International Airport, but during the prime pheasant hunting months of October and November, that number will increase to 16. SkyWest– flying as United …

South Dakota rises to its highest-ever rank in teacher pay: 46th

South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation for average teacher salaries — its highest standing since the National Education Association started ranking states in 1943, according to the South Dakota Education Association. The state previously reached 47th in the …

South Dakota Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees. Who they are:

The South Dakota Hall of Fame announced six inductees to join the class of 2025, all who hail from the Sioux Falls area. Alongside four others who will be announced in Rapid City next week, the honorees will be formally inducted Sept. 12-13 in Chamberlain …

Photos: South Dakota Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees      

2017 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Scherschligt speaks during the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee event on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, inside Cherapa Place in Sioux Falls, S.D.Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader2017 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff …

South Dakota High School Activities association to elect four new board members

For the S.D. NewsMedia Association PIERRE — At its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, representatives of schools belonging to the South Dakota High School Activities Association nominated candidates for four positions on the SDHSAA board of directors. …