Rapid City area horse brutally killed; information sought

Just outside of Rapid City, South Dakota, a horse was apparently killed by what appears to be an intruder. On October 9, 2025, Lacy Jenson-Wolff’s husband Jake Wolff discovered her horse dead, bloody and still warm at about 8:40 am. Jake was...

Missing 10-year-old boy found safe in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A missing Sioux Falls boy was found safe after a search over the weekend. Joelle J. Taken Alive, 10, was believed to be traveling on foot after he was last spotted at his home in Sioux Falls on Oct. 18, at...

Sioux Falls businesses go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in South Dakota. Sioux Falls area businesses and organizations are hosting events and fundraisers throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Community support includes...

Alcester, Sioux Falls men killed in two-vehicle crash near Canton

CANTON, S.D. — Two people were killed as the result of a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln County over the weekend. Shortly before 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, first responders in Lincoln County were called to mile marker 47 of South Dakota Highway 11,...

Vetter: A missing Farm Bill hurts South Dakota’s farmers, economy and wildlife

Fall is my favorite time of year, especially here in the Midwest, and few places beckon to roaming bird dogs more than South Dakota, the “Pheasant Capital of the World.” Changing colors, cooler weather, and the sound of a rooster flushing from a...

South Dakotans Invited to Shape State’s Active Transportation Plan: Public Input Sought on E-Bike Rules and Pedestrian Access

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) After a public input meeting in Mitchell this week drew questions about roundabout safety, e-bike rules, and pedestrian access, state transportation officials are inviting residents to weigh in at upcoming sessions on...

T-bone crash west of Tea injures two

TEA, S.D. — Two people were injured following a serious T-bone crash outside of Tea on Friday. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., first responders in Lincoln County were called to the intersection of 271st Street and South Dakota Highway 17 (466th Avenue),...

Pheasant Season Opens in South Dakota, Drawing Thousands of Hunters and Boosting Local Communities

South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season officially opened Saturday, welcoming thousands of hunters from across the country. Known as the pheasant capital of the world, the state attracts over 80,000 nonresident hunters annually, generating millions...

Local South Dakota Dairy Queen Raising Funds to Honor Special Kid

If you're thinking of getting a sweet treat for the family this week, consider traveling to Brandon, South Dakota, to visit Dairy Queen for a special fundraiser. Lori Huml and her family are the definition of South Dakota strong. Their strength...

Rapid City Support Group Honors White Cane Awareness Day to Celebrate Independence

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For South Dakotans who face challenges due to vision loss, life presents several additional obstacles. That’s why a local support group is making sure they know they’re not alone. The Rapid Area Vision Education, or RAVE,...

Sioux Falls welcomes hunters for pheasant season’s opening weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend, hunters from all across the country are touching down in Sioux Falls for South Dakota’s pheasant opener. It’s a tradition that kicks off hunting season and is a major contributor to the state’s...

South Dakota Gridiron Report: How is the playoff seeding shaping up for high school football?

Mid-October means a few things in South Dakota, such as cooler temperatures, pheasant hunting and carving pumpkins. In the sports realm, it’s almost time for the high school football playoffs, as the regular season is winding down. In this week’s...

Yankton School District gives tour of early childhood…

A view into the library as soon as you walk from the front office on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at Trailhead Learning Center in Yankton, South Dakota.Samantha Laurey / Argus LeaderA view of the Makerspace from the library’s bookshelves on...

What is the 'Golden Triangle' of South Dakota?

We just launched another pheasant hunting season here in South Dakota and if you've spent any amount of time around hunters, you've probably heard of them talking about the 'Golden Triangle", but what (and where) exactly is it? The Golden Triangle...

SDSU football: Indiana State stuns Jackrabbits

BROOKINGS — In a game that likely gave Jackrabbit fans nightmares of Wisconsin-La Crosse, South Dakota State suffered one of the most devastating and unexpected losses in program history on Saturday, as Indiana State snapped a six-game losing...

Sioux Falls couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Wednesday was a very special day for one area couple. Arnie and Arlene Berkeland are celebrating 75 years of marriage, and the staff at Avera Prince of Peace hosted a small celebration to honor the big...

Tractors weren't always as good-looking as they are today

BROOKINGS — Brookings author Chuck Cecil has written another book to add to his long list of books about local and state history. His new book, “Grandpa’s Tractors,” is about the era when no one really knew what a farm tractor was supposed to look...

Sioux Falls auto dealership donating seatbelt…

Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln is donating a year's supply of specialized seatbelt cushions to local hospitals. The Ford SupportBelt is designed to relieve pressure and discomfort for post-mastectomy patients. The dealership donated 450 SupportBelts to...

The Buzz: We leave for a few days and all hell breaks loose

By Jon Bauer / Herald Opinion Editor Your Obedient Corespondent, having returned this week from vacation and still entertaining notions of avoiding work, is impressed with news of dozens of undergraduates at the University of Illinois,...

Hunters find more than birds in South Dakota’s pheasant fields

MITCHELL — When the orange vests and blaze caps reappear across the local fields and prairie each October, it marks not just the start of pheasant season but the return of hunters from across the country. From Tennessee and Minnesota to Kentucky...