Yellowstone is breathtaking, but can be crowded and expensive. This South Dakota state park is a cheaper and less crowded alternative.

Jamee Kattner of Huron was crowned Miss South Dakota 2025, and Taya Ritterbush of Hot Springs was crowned Miss South Dakota's Teen 2025.

That includes states at or above the red view line on the map below. If you live along or near where the red view line reaches, you may only see the northern lights on the northern horizon.

South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem They want to speak out against the federal government’s immigration policies and her anti-LGBT ...

South Dakota is a crucial part of the 2,500-mile pipeline across five states -- including Iowa -- estimated to cost $8.9 billion ...

South Dakota's PUC has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state.

These are the best golf courses in South Dakota, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

In 2023, 30,055 people moved to South Dakota. This statistical analysis examines why people move to South Dakota, the cost of living and moving tips.

Track the latest 2024 South Dakota election results. Follow live interactive maps covering 2024 races for president and House, plus key ballot measure outcomes.

See live updates of South Dakota election results from the 2024 election, including House races, state elections and ballot initiatives.

Floodwaters surged at the borders of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota over several days. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers overflowed, submerging entire neighborhoods and at least one town.

All of South Dakota’s nine indigenous tribes have voted to ban Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands.