A state lawmaker from Sioux Falls is taking a second run at requiring Internet sites to verify ages of people who want to look at pornography. The South Dakota House of

A co-op of ethnic German Hutterite farmers, who arrived in the 19th century, own the Dakota Provisions plant. But migrants from Venezuela, Thailand and other countries, earning around $14 per hour, perform the dangerous, back-breaking work.

Any product that contains cell-cultured protein without being clearly labeled as “cell-cultured” or “lab-grown” would be considered misbranded.

Renville also pointed to South Dakota's unique place in the U.S. political sphere, with Noem set to lead the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Sen. John Thune taking over the Republican Senate leader spot and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson working within a divided House of Representatives.

Kratom is known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects and is derived from the leaves of a tree in the coffee family, the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa. This differs from another natural substance, cannabidiol (CBD), which comes from the cannabis plant called hemp.

Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, which would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon dioxide.

The 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre will be historic not just for its centennial landmark but because of transitions in power. Gov. Kristi Noem is scheduled to give her State of the State address Jan. 14 and then head to Washington ...

A future ballot question could ask voters whether to raise the threshold to pass a constitutional amendment from a "50% plus one" to 60% of voters.

PIERRE, S.D.- (SEARCHLIGHT DAILY) – Standing before a crowd of hundreds of carbon dioxide pipeline opponents Monday at the South Dakota Capitol, a lawmaker announced her bill to ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – A committee of South Dakota lawmakers voted 4-3 to endorse a bill Thursday in Pierre that would require public school districts to teach the Ten Commandments and display them in every classroom.

The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 23, 2025, results for each game: 09-13-18-24-46, Lucky Ball: 06 Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Part of the department’s nursing shortage is due to nurses feeling unsafe at work, Wasko told lawmakers. It’s also becoming more difficult to compete with the private sector, since there is a nationwide nursing shortage.