Governor Rhoden To Sign Bill To Legalize Gun Silencers

(Pierre, SD) — Governor Larry Rhoden is planning to sign a bill removing silencers from the controlled weapons list. He’s scheduled to sign the bill on Tuesday. The state Senate unanimously passed the measure 34-to-zero during a
South Dakota Cattleman’s Association Concerned About Argentine Beef

(Sioux Falls, SD) — South Dakota Cattleman’s Association President Craig Bieber thinks quadrupling Argentine beef imports is, “overboard.” An executive order from President Trump to quadruple beef from Argentina on Friday comes during a time of low
Former Day Care Worker Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A former day care worker is pleading guilty to three counts of child abuse. Chelsea Struss was originally charged with 18 counts but took a deal to reduce the number down to three.
Democrat Dan Ahlers Joins Race For Governor

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Longtime Democrat Dan Ahlers is running for governor in South Dakota. He’s set to announce the launch of his campaign on Tuesday at the Sioux Falls Downtown Library. Ahlers has been working as
Large Truck Tips On Interstate 229

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A driver is suffering minor injuries after a dump truck flipped over on Interstate 229. It happened Monday near the 26th Street junction. The Department of Public Safety said the truck was heading
Governor Rhoden Vetoes Fake Meat Bill

(Pierre, SD) — Governor Larry Rhoden issues his first veto of the 2026 session over a fake meat bill. The bill would have classified cell-cultivated protein food products to be adulterated food. It passed in both chambers
South Dakota lawmakers are reaching the halfway point of the legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota lawmakers are reaching the halfway point of the legislative session as they take up property tax relief, school policy, and several controversial proposals on the 19th legislative day. Committees are hearing bills