South Dakota Airman Accused of Murdering Native American Woman Could Face Death Penalty

A South Dakota airman accused of killing a Native American woman at Ellsworth Air Force Base has now been charged with first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. Airman Basic Quinterius Charles Chappelle, 24, was originally charged …

South Dakota Democrats announce town hall meetings as frustration grows, even among some Republicans

SIOUX FALLS — A lack of in-person town hall meetings by South Dakota’s members of Congress has Democrats upset, and also some Republicans. The South Dakota Democratic Party announced on Monday that it will conduct public town halls in four South Dakota …

South Dakota Trade announces new CEO

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Trade Board of Directors announced their new President and CEO of South Dakota Trade on Monday. Jesse Fonkert will fill the role left by Luke J. Lindberg, who has been nominated by President Donald J. …

South Dakota Loses Sioux Falls Native Cotton, Bryant to Portal

Usually, early April is a very quiet time in the world of college football. Nowadays, no stretch of days on the calendar is safe from the transfer portal. The South Dakota Coyote football program found that out in a tough way over the weekend, losing a …

Hot Mic Interview: HERO Sports' Sam Herder on the South Dakota departures and Sac State's FBS chances

Ruptured Keystone pipeline segment isolated, spill cleanup ongoing: South Bow

CALGARY – The owner of the Keystone pipeline says a segment that ruptured in North Dakota has been isolated and the oil spill has been contained.  Calgary-based South Bow Corp. says it estimates 3,500 barrels were released, equivalent to more than 556,000 …

South Dakota FFA Awards Scholarships

BATH, S.D. – South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships were awarded at the 97th State …

Entertainers Invited To Perform At South Dakota State Fair

By Crystal Blue April 7, 2025 10:54 am HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Entertainers of all ages are invited to perform at the South Dakota State Fair. The Cotton Kings band has welcomed local musicians on the Centennial Stage for over 30 years. Many guests have …

This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota, Minnesota

April 7, 2025 ABERDEEN, S.D.–This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota and Minnesota. This week serves as an opportunity to increase awareness and response to summer severe weather hazards. The National Weather Service encourages people …

Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

The Wessington Springs feature airs on SDPB April 10 at 8 p.m. CT.In an exciting announcement made last spring, South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) selected Wessington Springs as one of the nine towns chosen for the upcoming 27th season of Dakota Life. …