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Toby Doeden launches bid for South Dakota governor

May 29, 2025 ABERDEEN (S.D. Searchlight)–Toby Doeden, an Aberdeen businessman, officially launched his campaign for governor of South Dakota on Wednesday evening, promising a sweeping overhaul of state government including the elimination of...

Marjean Rogers, 87

Marjean Rogers, 87, of Orient, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller, with Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell...

Dense Fog Reduces Visibility in South Dakota’s Black Hills

Dense fog reduced visibility in South Dakota’s Black Hills on May 29, footage published by local officials showed. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office warned motorists to “Travel with caution, slow down and watch for deer.” The National Weather...

Trump’s tariff chaos threatens rust belt revival push

US President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy is threatening to backfire by upending other top priorities: the revival of US manufacturing and the American Rust Belt. In Illinois, Trump’s tariffs prompted a compressor maker to delay a key...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Moody County in week ending May 31

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Moody County selling regular...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Fall River County in week ending May 31

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Fall River County selling...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Bennett County in week ending May 31?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Bennett County selling...

A look at the 2025 Iowa Women’s Soccer Schedule

A rising program in the Big Ten under head coach Dave Dilanni, the Iowa women’s soccer team had a historic season a year ago, making the program’s first ever Round of 16 appearance at the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Hawkeyes next step, in one of the...

Tornado track competes at Southeast South Dakota Showcase

Riley Cole gives it his all in the boys 100m dash. Cole set a PR in the event! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia EIde | Centerville Sports The Tornadoes traveled to Vermillion for the Southeast South Dakota Showcase meet on May 22, 2025. Although it was...

Seasonal workers the face of summer attractions in South Dakota

By Jackie HendryFor South Dakota News Watch Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins. The...

Is agritourism the right move for your operation?

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Agritourism is one way that producers can add extra income to their operations while also giving the public a unique and educational experience. In South Dakota, the agritourism industry is small but growing, said Peggy...

Beloved Sioux Falls Store Closing Its Doors Soon This Summer

The list of Sioux Falls businesses and restaurants closing continues to grow. Unfortunately, another Sioux Falls boutique will be closing this June. After 6.5 years, DART Boutique has made the "bittersweet" and "difficult" decision to close and...

National Parks head into prime season in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s six national parks or memorials generated $600 million in visitor spending in 2023, according to the National Park Service. The 2023 National Park Service Visitor Spending Effects Report is the most recent...

Welcoming South Dakota Heroes: Midwest Honor Flight Highlights a Week of Service in D.C.

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A Medicaid patient had a heart attack while traveling in SD. He owed almost $78,000.

RAPID CITY — On Christmas Day at the WaTiki indoor water park, Hans Wirt was getting winded from following his son up the stairs to the waterslides. Wirt’s breathing became more labored once they returned to the nearby hotel where they and Wirt’s...

‘Scout’ the sturgeon swam to South Dakota, twice. Missouri researchers tracked him.

WINFIELD — In a spot where a cliff plunges into the Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 25, state wildlife officials took one last stab in the search for their famously large and long-lived quarry: a lake sturgeon. At that last stop in a day of...

10 Ways To Pick Out A Really Good Watermelon In South Dakota!

South Dakota is known for growing some of the best watermelons in the world! But do you know how to pick out a sweet, mature watermelon when you are picking one out? Forestburg South Dakota is often referred to as the watermelon capital!...

Rapid City Council election: Q&A with Ward 5 candidates Meyer, Roseland

As Rapid City's municipal election approaches on June 3, the Journal sent questionnaires to the candidates running for election or re-election. There are contested races in Ward 1, Ward 4 and Ward 5. Ward 1 is located on the south side of the...

Rapid City Council election: Q&A with Ward 1 candidates Adams, Tamang

As Rapid City's municipal election approaches on June 3, the Journal sent questionnaires to the candidates running for election or re-election. There are contested races in Ward 1, Ward 4 and Ward 5. Ward 1 is located on the south side of the...