South Dakota approves a new law protecting utilities from wildfire lawsuits if they file mitigation plans, as wind-driven fires erupt in the Black Hills.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Tensions surfaced multiple times during the 2026 South Dakota legislative session, as disputes over attendance, voting power and committee assignments created friction ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Applied Digital says its proposed data center near Toronto, South Dakota, is now “unlikely to go forward,” leaving the future of the multi‑billion‑dollar project uncertain ...

South Dakota lawmakers approved a $7.5 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027, a 2.4% increase from last year.

South Dakota lawmakers approved a $7.5 billion state budget Thursday, up 2.4% from last year, including funding increases for ...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed (March 12, 2026) two bills to “deliver the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history, SB 96 and SB 245.” “We accomplished a great deal this session – ...

The orders are taking place in Virginia, South Dakota, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado and Pennsylvania.

Before Veto Day, here’s an overview of what happened to some of the nearly 100 education-related bills that came up this sessionin the SD Legislature.

Nominations are due to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources today (March 13, 2026). The recipient will be recognized during the Governor’s Ag Summit in June 2026. Find ...

An untold additional amount of new sales tax revenue could be raised by counties, which will be given the option to impose a ...

Strong winds increase the risk of being pushed off the road or rolling over. Couple this with rising gas prices, and it can be stressful to even think about driving.

Republican Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen said he was one of the 517 registered Republican voters contacted by Emerson College polling to answer questions for the KELOLAND/Emerson College poll this past ...