Pierre, S.D. (9-17-26) — The South Dakota Department of Education is pleased to congratulate Christina Berger as the 2027 Teacher of the Year (TOY). Earlier this evening, Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves announced the official designation during the annual TOY Banquet in Fort Pierre, SD. Berger is a third-grade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (9-17-26) — The Senate Ag Committee yesterday advanced the federal farm bill, passing the legislation on a party-line vote of 12 to 11. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) is encouraging the full senate to pass the bill — including a provision requiring states to help
PIERRE, S.D. (9-16-26) — The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) mourn the death of Special Agent Quincy Kjerstad. He passed away Sept. 14 after suffering a medical event on Sept. 11 while on duty. “Special Agent Quincy Kjerstad dedicated his life to serving
PIERRE, S.D. (9-11-26) — Nine South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers graduated today during a ceremony in the Larkspur Landing Event Center. “Our law enforcement officers play a key role in keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “Congratulations to our newest Highway Patrol troopers! We are
PIERRE, S.D. (9-10-26) — As the United States continues to celebrate its historic 250th anniversary, the America 250 South Dakota Commission is proud to announce that America250’s nationwide mobile storytelling tour, Our American Story, is seeking South Dakota stories to tell. The tour will stop in Sioux Falls at the
PIERRE, S.D. (9-10-26) — South Dakota’s public universities welcomed a new class of students this fall, with enrollment data showing the system’s overall headcount holding steady and first-time freshman enrollment continuing to grow compared with last year’s class. The South Dakota Board of Regents system welcomed more than 35,000 students
PIERRE, S.D. (9-9-26) — The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved funding for four projects through the SD Works, Economic Development Partnership, and Local Infrastructure Improvement programs. The projects support small business growth, job creation, economic development training and infrastructure improvements across South Dakota. “South Dakota’s strong economy starts
PIERRE, S.D. (9-8-26) — The South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) has announced the policy for free or reduced-price meals or milk, in accordance with HB 1082. The policy applies to children unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program,
HURON (9-8-26) — Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden and Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers debated this weekend at the South Dakota State Fair. Both candidates criticized President Trump’s decision to import more foreign beef. Rhoden said he was disappointed… “I have supported President Trump on a lot of the things he’s done.
PIERRE (9-4-26) — A ribbon cutting was held Friday celebrating the labor put in at the start of the Labor Day weekend to restore the interior of the State Capitol Rotunda. Bureau of Administration and Human Resources Commissioner Darin Seely says the capitol is more than the center of state
PIERRE, S.D. (9-2-26) — Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota has received a presidential disaster declaration in response to a mini-derecho, a tornado, and a historic windstorm that struck South Dakota from June 28th until July 3rd. President Trump personally called Governor Rhoden on Tuesday informing him of the declaration. The declaration
PIERRE, S.D. (9-3-26) — The South Dakota Driver Licensing Program is introducing a new driver’s license and identification card design this month. The new cards feature advanced security technology to help prevent fraud and identity theft, including updated printing methods and embedded design elements that make the credentials more secure and
