Orchestra director David Gier tours South Dakota with Lakota musicians

There are two dear friends in this story: Emmanuel Black Bear and Delta David Gier. Black Bear is the drum keeper at the powwow, and Gier is the conductor at the concert hall. For decades, both have had a similar calling: to share their music, to...

Spooky Ghost Makes Surprising Return to Downtown Sioux Falls Bar

Tis the season for goblins, ghouls, witches, and vampires roaming around the Sioux Empire. There are actual ghosts that reportedly haunt the City of Sioux Falls, particularly in the downtown area. There are always spooky ghost stories that people...

Workforce Report for 2024 highlights South Dakota's growth and industry diversification

The Department of Labor and Regulation has released the 2024 South Dakota Workforce Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the state’s labor market, economic performance and workforce trends. Some highlights of the report are below....

Fatal Crash Near Rapid City Shuts Down I-90

A 43-year-old man from Rapid City died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 90 near mile marker 54. According to preliminary reports, a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound crossed the median and struck an eastbound...

South Dakota National Parks generate half-billion in economic impact

South Dakota’s national parks generated more than $524 million in visitor spending and supported more than 5,200 jobs in 2024, according to new data from the National Park Service and Headwaters Economics. The state’s three National Park Service...

One man killed, another received life-threatening injuries in Tuesday morning accident near Rapid City

A 43 year old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, died following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning (Oct. 21, 2025, at 7:30am) near Rapid City. Names of the those involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary...

Auction to Offer 5,508 Acres of Ag, Recreational Land in South Dakota's 'Golden Triangle' Region

The property is located within South Dakota's "Golden Triangle," which is an area celebrated for the highest concentration of wild pheasants in the state. This makes it a unique investment for both agricultural expansion and world-class upland...

How many H-2A petitions were made by South Dakota employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

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VIEWPOINT | There's a simple solution to South Dakota's property tax dilemma

Property taxes are irritating. The tax notice comes in the mail twice a year, showing that you owe the county treasurer hundreds, thousands, or (if you’re lucky and own very valuable property) tens of thousands of dollars. You pay property taxes,...

Fact brief: Did South Dakota stop publishing pheasant population estimates?

The South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Department stopped publishing an estimate of the pheasant population ahead of the hunting season in 2019. The counts were conducted by state employees who would drive the same routes every year and count the...

Sioux Falls road construction projects to affect traffic within the city (Oct. 20)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that will begin on Monday, October 20, and will impact travel within parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds...

Travel South Dakota Wins Marketing Awards

Travel South Dakota won an impressive four prestigious awards from Travel Weekly’s 2025 Magellan Awards. Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry honoring outstanding design, marketing, and services. Winning a Magellan...

Travel South Dakota launches five-episode Western series

Travel South Dakota invites audiences on a compelling journey through the heart of the Old West with the debut of “Into the Roundup,” a five-episode video series spotlighting how this truly unique event showcases the Western heritage that is a...

This Mid-Sized Town in South Dakota Is Practically Perfect

Longer security lines, flight delays at major airports and South Dakota's pheasant hunting season mean travelers need to arrive at Pierre Regional Airport earlier than they may be used to

Two of the main advantages people cite for flying out of small, regional airports are quick check-ins and short security checkpoint lines, which tends to turn into the convenience of travelers showing up with less than an hour to go before their...

Feeding South Dakota volunteers pack meals and hope

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It was a busy day at Feeding South Dakota, where volunteers packed more than just food - they packed hope for their neighbors who needed it most. Every box filled inside the organization’s Sioux Falls warehouse...

Workforce Report Highlights South Dakota’s Path Of Steady Growth And Industry Diversification

PIERRE — The Department of Labor and Regulation has released the 2024 South Dakota Workforce Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the state’s labor market, economic performance, and workforce trends. Highlights of the report include: •...

NDSU Volleyball Hosts South Dakota and Kansas City This Week

The North Dakota State Bison volleyball team, currently 11-6 with a 5-2 Summit record, is set to host South Dakota and Kansas City this week. They face South Dakota on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Kansas City on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Both matches will...

South Dakota Pheasant Season Opening Up With Big Numbers

This year’s pheasant season has some big shoes to fill, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department says it just might. The pheasant season, which runs from Oct. 18 to Jan. 31, depends largely on the brooding season for the birds, which...

Travel South Dakota Wins Gold w3 Award

PIERRE — Travel South Dakota has been awarded a coveted Gold w3 award for its “Travel South Dakota” consumer email series. The series of emails was carefully crafted to inspire visitation to South Dakota, help people plan for the unplannable, and...