South Dakota Hall of Fame gifted copyright to 'Dignity of Earth and Sky'

The South Dakota Hall of Fame received a major gift from sculptor Dale Lamphere to protect the legacy of the recognizable ...

Democratic candidate for governor plans to lean on South Dakota’s ‘core values’

Bringing a Democrat back to the South Dakota Governor’s Office will mean building a coalition of support for education, small ...
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Attempt to require schools to post state’s motto fails

Seven years ago, Republican lawmaker Phil Jensen of Rapid City sponsored a law requiring that all South Dakota public schools post the nation’s motto, “In ...
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Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration has stopped flying a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument, angering activists who see the ...

North Dakota State’s long-awaited, yet sudden, FBS move. Plus: NFL Draft season

Longtime FCS mega-dynasty North Dakota State is officially moving up to the FBS, joining the remodeled Mountain West … and doing it this season. NDSU won its 10th FCS title in 2024. So the move was ...
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Replica of First Lady Sandy Rhoden’s inaugural gown unveiled at South Dakota State Capitol

Unveiling of First Lady Sandy Rhoden’s inaugural gown replica in the South Dakota First Ladies and Gentlemen’s Inaugural Gown and Tux Display at the state Capitol Building in Pierre Feb. 9, 2026.
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Sioux Falls 5th grader wins South Dakota State Spelling bee

A 5th grade student from Challenge Center Elementary School in Sioux Falls won the 2026 South Dakota State Spelling Bee ...