Absentee voting in South Dakota delayed as auditors wait for ballots to arrive

April 17, 2026 UNDATED (S.D. Searchlight)–County auditors and the state’s lead election official disagree about how to handle a delay of early and absentee voting for the June 2 primary election in South Dakota. Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten told  …

Registration For South Dakota Archaeology Camp 2026 To Open May 1

PIERRE — The South Dakota State Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Office, supported by South Dakota Archaeological Research Center, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be hosting their annual Archaeology Camp in Pierre June …

Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Link to the listing: https://www.midwestlandmanagement.com/… For more information, contact Ben Hollesen, Midwest Land Management, 712-253-5779, ben@midwestlandmanagement.com. ** SOUTH DAKOTA, Miner County. A 154-acre farm sold at an online …

In South Dakota, a hobby has turned into thriving business for Dakota Antlers

OACOMA, S.D. — Monday morning’s shipment of moose antlers was late. Tony Nogy walked over to his business partner, Derek Klawitter, contemplating a plan to track it down. “If I leave now, I should be able to be back by about 5,” Nogy said from just outside …

South Dakota Interim Rules Review Committee To Meet

PIERRE — The Interim Rules Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 21, at 10 a.m. (CT). The meeting, which is the first scheduled business meeting for the 2026 Interim, is being conducted via electronic conference and in Room 414 of the State Capitol …

Gov. Larry Rhoden outlines policy priorities as early voting approaches in South Dakota

Gov. Larry Rhoden began his political career as a school board member. He then served as a state legislator and as Lieutenant Governor in the Kristi Noem administration. Rhoden is one of four Republicans vying for the state’s top elected office. He stopped …

Senate, congressional hopefuls join governor's race on South Dakota Republican primary ballots

South Dakota’s 2026 statewide ballots are set, and on them, South Dakota voters will see a mix of uncontested nominations and competitive Republican primaries that will largely be decided June 2. While Democrats in several top races have cleared the field …

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | South Dakota farmers revolt against college president

(Courtesy Rapid City Journal) A South Dakota college president found himself on the hot seat 75 years ago. Hundreds of farmers, ranchers and state agricultural organizations were calling for the resignation of South Dakota State College President Fred …

Political Pulse: State Senator John Carley on GOP debate, South Dakota defense institute, Piedmont mine and more

Rep. Johnson testifies in support of Western South Dakota rural water bill

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson testified Thursday in support of his legislation aimed at advancing a major rural water project for western South Dakota. The House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on Johnson’s bill to conduct …