by jmason | Dec 2, 2025 | Politics
Pierre, South Dakota – In his inaugural budget address as the governor of South Dakota, Larry Rhoden emphasized a conservative fiscal approach for the state’s 137th budget, set to commence on July 1, 2026. Governor Rhoden, who succeeded former Governor Kristi...
by jmason | Dec 2, 2025 | Business
In a time of record-high beef prices, the South Dakota cattle industry finds itself at a crossroads. South Dakota’s beef producers are facing significant challenges, navigating not only market volatility but also inflationary pressures that complicate their...
by jmason | Dec 2, 2025 | Local News
On December 2, 1957, the skies over South Dakota became the backdrop for a significant yet little-known chapter in U.S. military history as the U.S. Army embarked on an unusual mission. This was the first day of Operation LAC, a series of biological tests conducted to...
by jmason | Dec 2, 2025 | Arts & Culture
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The heart of the Great Plains is calling to its artists. The South Dakota Arts Council has announced an exciting opportunity for local creators, inviting submissions for the prestigious Art for State Buildings Program. This initiative is a...
by jmason | Dec 2, 2025 | Crime & Justice
Steve McBee Sr., the reality TV star of “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys,” has begun serving a 24-month prison sentence at the renowned Yankton Federal Prison in Yankton, South Dakota. This facility, situated in the southeast of the state, is part...
