Local stores take on first day of fireworks sales in South Dakota

TEA, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - June 27th marks the first day of the year for fireworks sales in the state of South Dakota. For the next nine days, stores like KBOOM in Tea will be selling loads of explosives to customers looking for a blast this …

South Dakota attorney general sets sights on sole House seat held by Dusty Johnson

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) could face a strong primary challenger in the 2026 midterm elections from his home state’s attorney general.South Dakota’s at-large congressional seat has been held by Johnson since 2019. But state Attorney General Marty Jackley …

Marty Jackley to run for South Dakota's lone congressional seat

Marty Jackley could be trading in his position of South Dakota attorney general for the state's lone congressional seat. Jackley plans to run for U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson's job in 2026, the attorney general confirmed to the Argus Leader in a phone …

US Supreme Court ruling clears way for online pornography restrictions in South Dakota

By John HultSouth Dakota Searchlight A Friday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court set the stage for a law restricting access to online pornography to take effect Tuesday in South Dakota, but the ruling doesn’t shield the state from lawsuits. In Free Speech …

South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution

News South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the right …

South Dakota Lobbyist And Employer Expense Reports Due By July 1

PIERRE — South Dakota Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson reminds all registered lobbyists and employers of lobbyists that Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports are due by July 1, 2025. In accordance with South Dakota Codified Law, these reports must be …

Updated 'Move Over Law' goes into effect on South Dakota roads on July 1

PIERRE — A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, 2025, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The expanded law now requires …

South Dakota representative proposes cutting home property taxes in half

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A South Dakota state lawmaker wants to cut property taxes for homeowners in half. The Legislative Task Force for Comprehensive Property Tax got together in Pierre this week where state Representative Jon Hansen brought up the idea …

A sunglasses-wearing donkey? That means creative coffee in central South Dakota

KIMBALL, S.D. — What began as a college homework assignment more than a decade ago has grown into a small-town coffee brand with two interstate locations, a growing customer base and a mascot that’s hard to miss: a sunglasses-wearing donkey. Amy Gough was …

Could South Dakota homeowners get a massive cut in property tax?