Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a ...

More than 200 bills were signed into law during South Dakota's legislative session in 2025, and the vast majority of them ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — A Huron area farmer is becoming South Dakota’s newest state senator. Governor Rhoden has appointed Brandon Wipf to replace David Wheeler. Wipf has been active in state and ...

House Republican Dusty Johnson launches bid for South Dakota governor, emphasizing his congressional record while refuting ...

In 2025, lawmakers in several states introduced resolutions that urged the Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 ruling in ...

MADISON, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – A Republican state legislator from Madison filed his statement of candidacy ...

The replacement state lawmaker for Republican Sen. David Wheeler has been appointed by Gov. Larry Rhoden. Brandon Wipf, a ...

Sen. Mike Rounds invites Trump to South Dakota's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, describing the Buffalo Chip campground event as "an experience every red-blooded American should witness." ...

Governor Larry Rhoden signed over 200 bills into law that lawmakers passed during the 2025 Legislative Session, with 197 of ...

South Dakota media outlets had a rare opportunity to tour Sioux Falls' main prison and interview state DOC Secretary Kellie ...

The Senate is expected to vote next week on a request from the White House to claw back funding for international aid and public broadcasting.

The Journal talked with S.D. Rep. Dusty Johnson about finally taking the leap to run for governor, whether or not he's made ...