Tax Commission Releases Taxable Sales Data
(Bismarck, ND) — Taxable sales data from 2025 shows an increase in purchases by a quarter of a percent from 2024. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented the data saying retail was the state’s largest revenue category. He
Friday Ceremony to Celebrate Graduation of 200th Law Enforcement Certification Class
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that Friday’s graduation of the current Basic Law Enforcement Certification class is not only a ceremony for the students, but also a celebration of the 200th class to
The 2026 South Dakota Special Education Staff of the Year
Pierre, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Education congratulated Amanda Edlund on being selected as the parent-nominated 2026 Special Education Staff of the Year at the annual South Dakota Special Education Conference in Sioux Falls on
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Recognized for Medical Student Nutrition Education Efforts
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) was recognized by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., today for having reached a minimum of 40
Johnson, Vasquez Bill Ensures Tribal Children Have Fair Shot at High-Quality Education
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) introduced the Parity for Tribal Educators Act to address teacher shortages in Indian country. The legislation would provide teachers at tribally controlled schools the same federal retirement benefits
Richman Named Finalist for Hugh Durham Award as Top Mid-Major Coach
BOSTON, Mass. — CollegeInsider.com has announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Hugh Durham award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major head coach in college basketball. North Dakota State’s David Richman is among the finalists. Richman
Bison Advance to Summit League Semifinals with 76-65 Win over Oral Roberts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The top-seeded North Dakota State men’s basketball team posted a 76-65 victory over No. 8 seed Oral Roberts in the quarterfinal round of the Summit League Tournament on Thursday evening. The Bison advance
Top-Seeded NDSU Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Omaha, 87-37
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The top-seeded North Dakota State women’s basketball team cruised past eighth-seeded Omaha, 87-37, in the quarterfinal round of the Summit League Tournament on Thursday afternoon at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in front
Senate Passes County Sales Tax Option Legislation
(PIERRE, SD) — The South Dakota House has approved a plan aimed at cutting property taxes. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 96 Thursday on a 48 to 19 vote. The measure would let counties adopt a local gross
South Dakota PUC Reminds Consumers to Protect Their Money and Information from Scammers
PIERRE, S.D. – In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission highlights the importance of recognizing red flags from unknown callers. The commission’s “Don’t Know? Don’t Answer.” education campaign emphasizes a simple,