Travel Expenses Have Former South Dakota Governor Under Fire

By Crystal Blue April 1, 2025 11:23 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Former Governor Kristi Noem is under fire for her massive travel bill while she campaigned for President Trump last year. According to reports, while she was still governor of South Dakota, …

South Dakota AG joins coalition asking Trump to close fentanyl loophole

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley and 24 other Attorneys General are urging the Trump Administration to close a loophole that allows drug traffickers to import Fentanyl into the U.S. “South Dakota law enforcement at all levels …

South Dakota 'Children's Museum After Dark' For Adults Only

If you've taken your children to the Children's Museum of South Dakota in Brookings, you may have found yourself thinking, "Why should kids get to have all the fun?" That's precisely why the Children's Museum came up with the idea …

Lee Brice announced for 2025 South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Country star Lee Brice is the latest artist to be announced as a South Dakota State Fair headliner in 2025. The Grammy-nominated artist will take the stage on Saturday, August 30th. Brice’s number ones include “Hard to Love …

Working group on South Dakota’s prison needs holds first meeting this week

April 1, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–The first meeting of a working group charged with finding a solution to building a new men’s prison in South Dakota holds its first meeting tomorrow and Thursday. It’s being held at the South Dakota Military Heritage …

Lee Brice to be featured Saturday Grandstand Act at 2025 South Dakota State Fair

Country music singer Lee Brice will be the headline act in the grandstand on Saturday, Aug. 30, during the 2025 South Dakota State Fair. Brice joins a lineup that also includes two nights of bull riding, Larry the Cable Guy, The All-American Rejects and …

Brookings middle schooler wins South Dakota Spelling Bee

A 14 year old student from George S. Mickelson Middle School in Brookings is the state’s top-speller. Amanuel Gemichis out-spelled 27 other contestants Saturday (March 29, 2025) to win the South Dakota Spelling Bee at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell …

Semi rollover blocks South Dakota Highway 34

South Dakota State Transfer Oscar Cluff Lands in Big Ten

It was a very special single season for Oscar Cluff in Brookings as part of the South Dakota State Jackrabbit program. The Australia native entered the transfer portal following the season, and has quickly found a new home in a premier conference in Men…

Jackley seeking to cut down on fentanyl shipments into South Dakota

April 1, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 25 other Attorneys General in asking the Trump Administration to close a loophole used by drug traffickers to ship Fentanyl into the United States. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of …