Gov. Armstrong Issues Line-Item Vetoes on Six Bills
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong is flexing his veto power — issuing six line-item vetoes on Monday as the 2025 legislative session wrapped up. Armstrong struck down sections of long budget bills that he says crossed the
Great Plains Food Bank CEO Melissa Sobolik to Step Down in July
After 18 years of service, Melissa Sobolik is stepping down as CEO of the Great Plains Food Bank. Her last day will be July 11, as she leaves to become CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food
South Dakotans Urge Rep. Johnson to Oppose CO2 Pipeline Federal Tax Credit
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Pressure is building in South Dakota over a controversial federal tax credit tied to carbon pipelines. At the center of the debate is the 45Q tax credit, which gives companies incentives for carbon
Overdose Deaths Drop Nationwide But Rise In SD
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A new CDC report shows a nationwide drop in drug overdose deaths, but South Dakota is still seeing a slight increase. In 2024, the state had just over a two-percent rise in fatal
Panel Discusses Tariff And Trade Impact On SD
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Economic leaders from across South Dakota are discussing how global pressures are hitting close to home. A panel at yesterday’s Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary meeting dove into hot-button issues like trade, tariffs, and
Former Deputy Sheriff Arrested After Standoff, Charged With Rape
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A former Turner County deputy is behind bars, accused of raping a child over several years. Police say 35-year-old Kipp Stearns of Sioux Falls was arrested early yesterday after a SWAT standoff in
Federal Grant Cut To Stall SD Broadband Expansion
(Rapid City, SD) — South Dakota’s push to expand broadband access is hitting a major roadblock. A five-million-dollar federal grant meant to improve internet in rural and tribal communities has now been cut. The funding, part of