Latest South Dakota News

A new front opens over South Dakota ballot initiatives: withdrawing signatures from petitions

Mar. 15, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill to allow signers of ballot initiative petitions to revoke their signatures — a move opponents decry as a jab at direct democracy and a proposed abortion rights initiative, which would enable voters to protect abortion rights in the state...

South Dakota prosecutors to seek death penalty for man charged with killing deputy during a pursuit

Mar. 13, 2024 19:56 PM EDT

FLANDREAU, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a Sioux Falls man charged in the death of a deputy who was struck while putting out spikes during a police chase. The South Dakota Attorney General’s office filed an official notice Wednesday...

Editorial Roundup: South Dakota

Mar. 13, 2024 20:03 PM EDT

Yankton Press & Dakotan. March 11, 2024. Editorial: USPS Facility Proposal Is Cause For Concern A proposal by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would downgrade the processing and distribution centers at both Sioux Falls and Huron could generate serious...

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video

Mar. 13, 2024 18:27 PM EDT

A Democratic legislator on Wednesday called for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the doctors for giving her "a smile I can be proud of and confident in.” State Sen. Reynold Nesiba...

South Dakota gov. promotes work on her teeth by Texas dentist in infomercial-style social media post

Mar. 12, 2024 23:51 PM EDT

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem posted an infomercial-style video on X Monday night lavishing praise on a team of cosmetic dentists outside her state for giving her a smile she said she can be proud of. Noem, who has showcased herself as a potential vice...

Easley scores 13 as South Dakota State takes down St. Thomas 59-49 in Summit League Tournament

Mar. 11, 2024 21:46 PM EDT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Charlie Easley had 13 points and top-seeded South Dakota State beat No. 4 seed St. Thomas 59-49 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament. Easley also added eight rebounds for the Jackrabbits (21-12). Zeke Mayo added 11 points while...

Asked to clear up abortion bans, GOP leaders blame doctors and misinformation for the confusion

Mar. 11, 2024 11:50 AM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear, resulting in denied treatment to some pregnant women in need. ...

McBride scores 23; Oral Roberts beats South Dakota 77-62 in Summit League Tournament opener

Mar. 08, 2024 22:49 PM EST

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Issac McBride had 23 points in Oral Roberts' 77-62 win over South Dakota on Friday night in the opening game of the Summit League Tournament. Oral Roberts, the tournament's eighth-seed, advances to face top-seeded South Dakota State in Saturday's...

Indiana lawmakers pass bill defining antisemitism, with compromises

Mar. 08, 2024 18:27 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers came to a compromise Friday to pass a bill defining antisemitism in state education code. The bill — meant to address antisemitism on college campuses — stalled this month amid persistent disagreement between lawmakers in the legislative...

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles play in Summit League Tournament against the South Dakota Coyotes

Mar. 08, 2024 03:54 AM EST

South Dakota Coyotes (12-19, 5-11 Summit League) vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-18, 5-11 Summit League) Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -3.5; over/under is 153 BOTTOM LINE: Oral Roberts takes on...