Ohio has no moms of children under 18 in Congress, according to new study

Ohio is one of 29 states without a mom of a minor child in Congress, according to a new study. Vote Mama Foundation, a nonprofit organization that studies the political participation of mothers in the United States, recently released a study...

NPR Goes Searching for Sympathy in South Dakota: ‘Lot of Tears' Over Funding Cuts

National Public Radio media reporter David Folkenflik performed another advertisement for "public broadcasting" instead of news reporting. He checked in Harrisburg, South Dakota on Friday from a football tailgate, where he uncovered Trump voters...

Aces' Becky Hammon, Mercury's Nate Tibbetts on South Dakota's Mount Rushmore of coaching

LAS VEGAS — Before every game, Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts remembers his late father, Fred. During starting lineup announcements, Tibbetts thinks about telling his dad how he hopes Phoenix’s 3-pointers will fall, about the importance of...

Habitat for Humanity Sioux Falls dedicates 200th home for two families

After 35 years, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls celebrated its 200th home dedication on Oct. 3, 2025, in the Millard Acres neighborhood of Sioux Falls, SD, providing homes for two families.Vanessa Carlson Bender / Argus LeaderAfter 35...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden issues 65 pardons, one commutation since taking office

Gov. Larry Rhoden has issued 65 pardons and one commutation since taking office in January, according to records on file with the South Dakota Secretary of State. As of Sept. 29, Rhoden had also denied four pardon requests, and denied one request...

Biker killed at race track during car test – police

A 58-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Saturday night after he was involved in a collision at the South Dakota Circuit, Timehri, East Bank Demerara. According to a police press release, the fatal crash occurred on Saturday at about 17:30 hrs...

South Dakota State Fair celebrates America250

By Plainsman Staff HURON –– Tens of thousands of visitors from across the state gathered at the 2025 South Dakota State Fair to enjoy six days of family fun, incredible entertainment, and timeless traditions. From exciting live music performances...

South Dakota CFEL state convention held in Spearfish

By Plainsman Staff The South Dakota Community and Family Extension Leaders, SDCFEL, met for their state convention in Spearfish on September 19-20. “Bee Yourself” was the theme of the convention hosted by Area I and Area II. Registration began at...

USD women’s soccer improves to 2-1 in conference play

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Coyotes women’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over North Dakota Sunday afternoon, with goals from Brooke Conway and Klarissa Vega leading the way. The Coyotes dominated the first half,...

Augustana women’s soccer loses for the first time this season

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Augie playing from behind after two early Concordia-St. Paul goals. A cluster of Vikings trying to get it in but Golden Bear goalie Sydney Potter keeps it out. Augie’s Paige Bracker tries to wrap around a kick...

South Dakota man waits 50 years to get revenge on school bully by shooting him twice in the face

09:13 ET, 04 Oct 2025Updated 11:29 ET, 04 Oct 2025 Carl V. Ericsson, then 73, is led into a Lake County courtroom(Image: AP) A man waited more than 50 years to carry out his vengeance after being bullied at school. South Dakota man Carl Ericsson...

South Dakota University Drops Bid to Fire Professor Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Called Him a ‘Hate Spreading Nazi’

In a stunning reversal that has ignited fresh outrage among conservatives, the University of South Dakota (USD) has abandoned its effort to terminate art professor Michael Hook after he posted a vile, derogatory message mocking the recent...

USF Women’s Golf Finishes Third at Jackrabbit Intercollegiate

By: Madie Brink LARCHWOOD, IOWA - The University of Sioux Falls Women's Golf program picked up a third place finish in the Jackrabbit Invite held at Grand Falls Casino. The Cougars posted a three-round score of 976 (+112) on the par-72, 6,120 yard...

Hundreds turn out for free hazardous waste disposal event in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hundreds of cars lined up at the Central States Fairgrounds on Saturday for a free and safe way to dispose of unwanted chemicals during the biannual Household Hazardous Waste event. The event is hosted every other year by the...

Jake Adams tackled his way into NSU history

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you’re a Northern Wolves football fan you already know who Jake Adams is. If you’re a fan of the other team, you sure notice #54 because it seems like he’s in on every tackle! You always know where Jake...

South Dakota university drops effort to fire professor for Charlie Kirk post

The University of South Dakota and the state Board of Regents have dropped their effort to fire a professor for his social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk, according to a letter released by the professor’s lawyer. Professor Michael...

Sioux Falls Ford donates SupportBelts to cancer patients

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Ford is stepping up to support breast cancer patients in our community. Today, the dealership donated over 200 SupportBelts to the Avera Cancer Institute. These are specially designed seatbelt...

Hornick appointed to South Dakota Housing Development Authority Board of Commissioners

Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Sara Hornick to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority Board of Commissioners. Hornick is the Executive Director of the Rapid City Public School Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in speech...

Rapid City Stevens Graduate Earns Prestigious National Honor

A Rapid City Stevens graduate is one of two students who have been recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for high school students. Announced in September by the U.S. Department of Education, the...

Sioux Falls native Nate Tibbetts leads Phoenix to WNBA Finals in 2nd season

SIOUX FALLS, SD and PHOENIX, AZ (Dakota News Now) -Who would have thought the WNBA Finals would feauture a pair of South Dakota natives as head coaches. We’ve documented Becky Hammon’s incredible career over the years as a player and coach...and...