South Dakota Department of Health predicts West Nile Virus outbreak

The South Dakota Department of Health is predicting the worst year for West Nile Virus since 2018 in the state. A report sent out on July 17 showed that the department is projecting 137 cases for the state in 2025, which would be classified as an outbreak. …

North Dakota posts second-lowest unemployment rate in U.S.

FARGO — North Dakota's unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the country. Job Service North Dakota released its June labor statistics and, despite a small increase from May, the state ended with just a 2.7% unemployment rate. That's the …

South Dakota university system approves guns-on-campus policy to comply with new state law

The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a policy on Thursday in Brookings allowing people with enhanced permits to carry concealed pistols on the state’s public university campuses. “This is something that we don’t take lightly,” said Regents Executive …

Montana weather: PM thunderstorms in the south and east through the weekend

MONTANA - Today brought sunshine and heat to Montana, with severe isolated thunderstorms moving into the southwest in the afternoon. Winds reached up to 50 mph, and the evening could see a pattern of thunderstorms affecting Red Lodge, Broadus, and Sheridan …

The History of Agriculture in South Dakota

South Dakota’s agricultural story is one of transformation, resilience, and adaptation. From the vast prairies that once supported massive buffalo herds to the productive farmland we see today, the state’s journey reflects both human ingenuity and the …

South Dakota Lawmakers Examine Prison Overcrowding

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A legislative study committee is at work examining some of the reasons South Dakota has an overcrowded prison system. They’re comparing South Dakota’s sentencing practices with those of other states. Pennington County State’s …

South Dakota Farmers Benefit from Busch Light Campaign

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Busch Light is raising money for Midwest farmers with special Farming Cans available through July.  For every case sold, the company donates ten cents, up to 200 thousand dollars, to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that helps farm …

White, South Dakota man recognized for saving a life!

Photo Caption: (L to R) Trooper Blend Fetahi, Jackson Murphy, Derek Murphy, and Major Robert Whisler July 17, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– Two South Dakota men were recognized by the South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) this morning for saving the life of a Sioux …

Fact brief: Have fatalities increased since South Dakota raised its speed limit to 80?

No. South Dakota is one of eight states that has posted speed limits of 80 mph on sections of interstates, but it hasn’t resulted in a noticeable increase in fatalities.  The state increased its speed limit from 75 to 80 in 2015. Since then, fatalities in …

South Dakota State announces spring 2025 graduation list