Trump Demands Filibuster’s End, Claiming It Will Help GOP Win Midterms

Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. For the second time in less than a week, President Donald Trump has demanded that Senate...

This grocery store chain is the most sought after brand in South Dakota

Trader Joe's has stores in 42 states – but, so far, none in South Dakota. That hasn't stopped residents from asking, though. A survey by MarketBeat, a financial media company, shows the grocery store chain is the brand South Dakota residents would...

South Dakota company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire

This combination of images provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows packaging for Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club stores which was recalled because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the USDA...

The number of students in the Sioux Falls School District dipped slightly

The number of students in the Sioux Falls School District ticked down this year, according to statistics released on Monday. The student population continues recent trends toward more diversity of backgrounds and more taking advantage of special...

South Dakota Company Recalls Pork Jerky That May Contain Metal Wire

A South Dakota company is recalling more than 2.2 million pounds (998,000 kilograms) of Korean barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club stores because the product may be contaminated with pieces of metal, federal health officials said...

Best college hoops team in each state entering 2025-26: Any surprises?

There are a mere few days left of waiting before we can finally, again, hit the road. The road of uncertainty but a path paved with promises to untold, outstanding surprises that await. The road that spans from California to Connecticut, from...

November Brings New Sobriety Checkpoints For South Dakota Drivers

Law enforcement officials in South Dakota have announced the latest locations for sobriety checkpoints around the state. How Many Checkpoints Will There Be? After setting up sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties in October, the Department of Public...

83-year-old man killed in Friday afternoon farm accident in northeastern South Dakota

A man has died in a tractor fire accident in rural Marshall County, South Dakota. In a social media post, Marshall County Emergency Manager Logan Roehr says first responders were dispatched to a Langford address Friday afternoon (Oct. 24, 2025) at...

Week 10: Indiana State at South Dakota State

Sycamores (2-6) at Jackrabbits (7-1) When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings TV: Midco Sports Radio: WNAX-AM 570, Jackrabbit Sports Network Streaming: ESPN+ Records last year: ISU 4-8; SDSU 12-3 Series: Jacks lead 10-2...

PUC receives application for large scale energy merger in South Dakota

October 28, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–“Better Together.” That’s the message shared by Black Hills Corp., doing business as Black Hills Energy, and NorthWestern Energy, in a joint application submitted yesterday to the South Dakota Public Utilities...

NEW: Man dies in tractor fire accident in northeast South Dakota

October 28, 2025 BRITTON, S.D. (KWAT)–A man has died in a tractor fire accident in rural Marshall County, South Dakota. In a social media post, Emergency Manager Logan Roehr says first responders were dispatched to a Langford address Friday...

Sports Roundup: Thursday 10/30/25

By Drew Ivery October 30, 2025 9:10 am Area Sports Tonight’s Playoff Football Games: Class 11AA: No. 7 seed Brookings @ No. 2 seed Huron at 7pm Class 11A: No. 5 seed West Central @ No. 4 seed Madison at 7pm Class 11B: No. 5 seed Wagner @ No. 4...

Reporter revisits his top last-minute South Dakota themed costumes      

Argus Leader reporter Trevor Mitchell dons a handmade costume as the Sioux Falls sculpture titled Bear Lee, Standing, which Mitchell affectionately calls "Fork Bear."Argus Leader / SubmittedTrevor Mitchell dresses up as a last-minute "ghostwriter"...

New Catholic high school to open in fall 2026 in Sioux Falls

This article has been updated to add new information. A new high school is opening up in Sioux Falls next year. St. Joseph Classical Academy, which had its first-ever day of school Aug. 22, 2024, will have its first day of high school in fall 2026...

Sioux Falls To Iceland And Back...Magical Journey!

Collette Tours put together an amazing tour of Iceland for some wonderful South Dakotans, and it was nothing short of magical! Sioux Falls To Iceland And Back...Magical Journey! Gallery Credit: Ben Davis / Canva If you ever get a chance to travel...

Avera partners with Emily's Hope to expand access to free opioid overdose reversal medication at Avera facilities in Sioux Falls and Yankton

Avera is partnering with Emily’s Hope to make free naloxone, also known as Narcan®, available at numerous Avera sites across South Dakota. Naloxone can save a life if someone takes too many opioids (like pain pills or heroin) by reversing opioid...

Special Olympics South Dakota athletes to compete at statewide tournament in Aberdeen

Posted on October 28, 2025 by - Sports ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Special Olympics South Dakota will host the 2025 State Traditional Bowling Tournament October 31 – November 2 at Village Bowl. Highlights from the schedule: Friday, October 31...

CLAAS Adds New Dealers in Iowa, South Dakota and Ontario

With the 2025 harvest season nearly complete and record yields expected, CLAAS continues to demonstrate its commitment to North American farmers with new dealer locations and investment in its Omaha headquarters. These initiatives demonstrate a...

Popular Thai Restaurant to Open Third Sioux Falls Location Soon

The food scene is growing in Sioux Falls, especially if you're a fan of Thai and Vietnamese food. Pho Thai: Thai & Vietnamese Kitchen in Sioux Falls is known for authentic, healthy, and fresh ingredients in each meal they prepare. Now they will be...

Nearly 75,000 South Dakota SNAP recipients caught in crosshairs of federal shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website said there will be no benefits issued for Screenshot of USDA website on Oct. 27, 2025. the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, beginning in November if the government shutdown hasn’t...