South Dakota has no plan to cover SNAP benefits if shutdown continues

Nearly 75,000 South Dakotans — roughly one in 12 residents — will lose food assistance benefits if the federal government shutdown persists into next week, state officials acknowledged Monday. The state has no plan to cover benefits from the...

Malcolm to get rematch in first playoff round

by Heath Kramer, Seward County Independent On a chilly, damp Oct. 24 night in Malcolm, the No. 10 Clippers earned a 20–7 win over No. 7 Lincoln Lutheran, extending their six-game win streak and claiming the C2-1 district championship. That was...

Best Halloween decorations in Sioux Falls 2025

Grandma Lu’s Hallow displays this year’s halloween decorations on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 913 W. 36th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Samantha Laurey / Argus LeaderGrandma Lu’s Hallow displays this year’s halloween decorations on Thursday,...

Sioux Falls Lincoln, Yankton Take Top Spots in Final SDHSFB Poll

It's playoff time across all classes of South Dakota High School football! There is one final regular season poll to break down this week, as the three biggest classes in the state finished up the regular season last week. Sioux Falls Lincoln...

South Dakota doesn’t have a plan to cover federal food assistance for 75,000 if shutdown continues

Nearly 75,000 South Dakotans — roughly one in 12 residents — will lose food assistance benefits if the federal government shutdown persists into next week, state officials acknowledged Monday. The state has no plan to cover benefits from the...

Montana, Montana State move up FCS rankings after South Dakota State loss

MISSOULA — By virtue of No. 1 North Dakota State's dominant win over then-No. 2 South Dakota State, both Montana and Montana State moved up in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. The latest edition of the rankings, which are voted on by a national...

Sioux Falls Empowering Residents To Stay Active This Winter

You can already feel it, that little bite in the air that says, “better dig out your long-johns and electric blanket." Well, brace yourself, because that bite is about to turn into a full-on chomp in the coming weeks. Old Man Winter is currently...

Sports Brief | MV’s Cali Whitaker commits to SD

Last week Mount Vernon senior Cali Whitaker gave her commitment to run track for South Dakota. Whitaker, who placed second in the 200, third in the 400 in 3A at the 2025 State Meet, like the campus in Vermillion, S.D. “I loved the campus and I...

Skylights Volleyball Hot with Tough Test Arriving

HomeLocal SportsSkylights Volleyball Hot with Tough Test Arriving Havre, MT – Skylights volleyball has played with confidence and poise through the last eight games and are currently third in the Frontier Conference standings at 13-5. Head Coach...

Preview: South Dakota’s Volleyball Battle Against St. Thomas, SDSU

South Dakota volleyball is on the road this week for two crucial conference matches, facing St. Thomas and South Dakota State after a strong 3-0 performance. The Coyotes, currently ranked third in the Summit League, are competing against the top...

Several South Dakota agencies join in on blood donation effort

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Two agencies in the Mount Rushmore State have joined the blood donation game to ensure there is an adequate blood supply this time of the year. With a decrease in blood donations during the Fall and holiday season, South...

Analysis: 2026 South Dakota governor's race stoking campaign proxy wars

Get ready for an extra dose of hardball politics at the South Dakota Capitol. The Mount Rushmore State’s next legislative session is still nearly three months away, but Gov. Larry Rhoden’s already bracing for a fight. With at least four...

Quarterfinal matchups to watch in 2025 South Dakota high school football playoffs

All seven classes of South Dakota high school football play postseason contests this week, marking the arrival of the quarterfinal round. As each class works down to its final four, here’s one quarterfinal pairing to keep an eye on from each...

South Dakotans in the NFL, Week 8

Sunday was National Tight Ends Day, a holiday invented by 49ers tight end George Kittle in 2018 to be celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of October. Appropriately, it was a big day for South Dakota State's tight ends. Dallas Goedert scored...

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...

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 Coyotes Face No. 8 North Dakota in Native Heritage Showdown

South Dakota is set to host No. 8 North Dakota in a significant matchup that coincides with the eve of the Dakotas' statehood anniversary. This will be the 103rd meeting between the two teams, who have a long-standing rivalry dating back to 1903....

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...

Sioux Falls local talks Hurricane Melissa and upcoming work trip to Jamaica

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Hurricane Melissa is expected to hit Jamaica worse than anything the country has seen in decades. “We’ve started every press conference we’ve had the chance to speak by simply saying it’s not time to panic,...

Rapid City Students Piece Together a Drug-Free Future

RAPID CITY, S.D.— Students in the Rapid City area are seeing red this week when it comes to the subject of drugs. Monday kicked off Red Ribbon Week for the district. This year’s theme — “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.” Opening ceremonies...