South Dakota.
state of the United States of America
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What's happening
Active this week
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The FARM program expanded its training sites in Mitchell, South Dakota.Some support1 report
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South Dakota voters elected a new Public Utilities Commission, while a bill grants federal government final say, and John Thune became Senate Majority Leader.Some support1 report
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A Bureau of Indian Affairs officer was assaulted in South Dakota, prompting joint investigations by the BIA and FBI, alongside Congressional recognition of tribal status.Some support1 report
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The National Endowment for the Arts visited Rapid City in South Dakota on October 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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The South Dakota Municipal League reported on various challenges facing small communities in the state.Some support1 report
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Theodore Roosevelt established ranching roots in Dakota Territory, while Angie Becker Kudelka holds regional director roles in North Dakota and South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Larry Rhoden is running for governor in South Dakota and is a Meade county rancher, while Kristi Noem was appointed Secretary of Homeland Security.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls is highlighted as a strong economic center within the state of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Mike Rounds seeks reelection to the Senate and Marty Jackley runs for the House in South Dakota, with NFIB endorsing both candidates.Well supported4 reports
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Victor Meyers is the president of Sisseton Milbank Railroad, a subsidiary of Twin Cities & Western, operating in eastern South Dakota.Some support3 reports
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South Dakota, Hawaii, and Vermont are competing for the lowest jobless rate status.Some support5 reports
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Larry Rhoden activated the 155th Engineer Company in South Dakota related to border security deployment.Some support1 report
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Four Bands Community Fund was recognized for advancing economic opportunity within Native communities in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Larry Rhoden established the SDDI board to strengthen state contributions, supporting businesses and the defense sector in South Dakota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Governor Rhoden addresses community support regarding the presence of a National Guard unit in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Rhoden and Thune discussed infrastructure investment in South Dakota, coinciding with bridge construction by a Burnsville company.Some support1 report
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A South Dakota National Guard unit is serving the US, having previously been deployed to Germany.Some support1 report
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Larry Rhoden, Dusty Johnson, and Jon Hansen are facing off in the South Dakota Republican primary for the governor's seat.Well supported16 reports5 developments inside
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South Dakota Department of Health is managing a health transformation initiative while the Governor announces rural health grants.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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The South Dakota Department of Health has provided funding for a new telehealth program.Some support3 reports
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South Dakota state officials, including Larry Rhoden, opened new bases and fire facilities in Rapid City and Hot Springs.Some support1 report
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Tina Mulally and Nicole Uhre-Balk advocate for constitutional and legislative issues in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Nebraska lags South Dakota and Iowa in renewable energy use, according to recent reports.Some support1 report
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A candidate is running for the District 18 Senate seat in South Dakota, drawing on experience from Texas.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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John Thune traveled around the state of South Dakota on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Larry Rhoden, serving as Governor of South Dakota, is leading state policy initiatives.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Mike Rounds campaigned for office in South Dakota while a dark money group launched an attack from Florida.Some support1 report
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SD-based acquisition funds massive grid upgrades involving NorthWestern Energy.Some support1 report
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Joseph Graves has been appointed as the state Education Secretary of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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TDC, a reenergized all-volunteer nonprofit in South Dakota, is discussed alongside community development efforts involving local figures.Some support1 report
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Mike Reed manages wildland fire programs in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Greg Jamison, a lawmaker and broker, and Rebecca Arens are involved in real estate issues in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Pierre Regional Airport is located in central South Dakota.Some support1 report
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The FBI conducted an investigation in South Dakota on July 21, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Law enforcement intercepted suspicious packages in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Joe Flood is seeking election to the state legislature in South Dakota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A candidate involved in the state legislature race was reported to have grown up in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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South Dakota voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, with results provided by Associated Press to NBC News.Some support1 report
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Governor Rhoden supports a housing assistance program in South Dakota.Some support5 reports
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WEC Energy Group operates facilities and serves customers across multiple states including South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Texas, and Minnesota.Some support1 report
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City survey results in Rapid City inform state policy.Some support1 report
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Karen Springer lives in Yankton, South Dakota.Some support1 report
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CAP members, a volunteer auxiliary of the Air Force, conducted training in South Dakota while USNORTHCOM maintained focus on homeland defense.Some support1 report
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Sheila Gestring served as president of USD in South Dakota.Some support3 reports
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Melissa Hull and Margaret Kuipers are candidates running for the State Treasurer position in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Invenergy is building a wind farm in South Dakota, with the state board authorizing tax rebates for the project.Some support1 report
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Kristi Noem led South Dakota through the COVID-19 pandemic.Some support1 report
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Native voters are facing barriers in both North Dakota and South Dakota.Some support1 report
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School bond referendum is proposed in Rapid City, South Dakota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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In Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota, independent candidates are gaining influence and positioning themselves as key players in the debate over the future of the Democratic Party.Some support2 reports
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Housing affordability concerns are being discussed in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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A lawmaker sponsored a constitutional amendment and the Attorney General interpreted the state's health law in South Dakota.Some support4 reports
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A new five-state food initiative spanning North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin is bolstering food supplies.Some support3 reports
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Summit Carbon Pipelines is seeking permits and considering various routes through multiple states, including Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota, for its CO2 transport project.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Summit Contracting donated equipment across South Dakota and Nebraska.Some support1 report
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Trump announced import plans affecting ranchers in South Dakota.Some support3 reports
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Laura Edwards, the SDSU State Climatologist, is currently in South Dakota.Some support1 report
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South Dakota joined a settlement regarding Cash App, a group lawsuit against OneMain Financial, and calls to strengthen FCC rules.Some support1 report
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The South Dakota Governor extended National Guard deployment related to deportation cases involving a Minnesota detainment center.Some support1 report
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What's reaching South Dakota
Events traced to South Dakota, step by step, newest first- South Dakota may consider fuel tax holiday after federal reliefSouth Dakota may consider state fuel tax holiday after federal reliefPossible
- Federal funds aid South Dakota cleanup after strong windsSouth Dakota's local governments receive federal funds for storm damage cleanupLikely
- South Dakota must complete state licensing for former Good Samaritan facilitySouth Dakota must complete state licensing for former Good Samaritan facilityPossible
- South Dakota may coordinate federal rules for local creek developmentSouth Dakota may need to coordinate federal rules with local creek regulationsPossible
- South Dakota may gain $6.8 million in federal food assistance fundingSouth Dakota may gain $6.8 million in federal food assistance funding.Possible
- How does Major overhaul of Sioux Falls mail processing plant affect South Dakota?South Dakota gains a centralized, high-capacity hub for its mail processing needs.Reported
Around South Dakota this week
News at the entities that move South Dakota most-
Marty Jackley StructuralLarry Rhoden, Marty Jackley, and Mike Rounds campaigned in South Dakota on October 23, 2026.Moves South Dakota
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Kristi Noem StructuralKristi Noem is facing a divorce amid personal scandal and has undergone a presidential reassignment following her tenure at the Department of Homeland Security.Moves South Dakota
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Larry Rhoden StructuralOn October 23, 2026, various political races in South Dakota saw predictions and challenges, including Johnson predicting victory over Rhoden.Moves South Dakota
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Monae Johnson StructuralMultiple individuals, including Monae Johnson, Heather Baxter, and Terrence Davis, are running campaigns for various state and Secretary of State offices.Moves South Dakota
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Donald Trump Shared contextTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves South Dakota
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Mike Rounds StructuralMike Rounds' staff lobbied for Meta on September 12, 2026.Moves South Dakota
Connections
The 40 strongest of 769, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fall River County Structural
Fall River County is geographically and politically included within the borders of South Dakota state.
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Chamberlain Structural
Chamberlain is geographically and jurisdictionally contained within the borders of South Dakota.
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Meade County Structural
Meade County is administratively and legally contained within the borders of South Dakota.
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Marty Jackley Structural
Marty Jackley serves as the elected Attorney General, executing legal and policy functions on behalf of the state of South Dakota.
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Kristi Noem Structural
Kristi Noem served as the Governor of South Dakota, executing state policy and representing the state's leadership.
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Tony Venhuizen Structural
Tony Venhuizen holds formal political offices, including Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate, within South Dakota state government.
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Mike Rounds Structural
Mike Rounds serves as a U.S. Senator whose professional role is dedicated to representing the interests and priorities of South Dakota.
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Larry Rhoden Structural
Larry Rhoden serves as the chief executive governor, driving policy and legislation for South Dakota.
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Missouri River Structural
South Dakota utilizes the Missouri River for water systems, and the river's flow is influenced by the state's climate and weather patterns.
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T. Denny Sanford Structural
T. Denny Sanford's investments and philanthropy have fundamentally shaped South Dakota's modern medical and educational infrastructure.
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Vitalant Structural
Vitalant serves as the critical regional blood supply provider addressing shortages within South Dakota.
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Monae Johnson Structural
Monae Johnson holds the formal governmental office of Secretary of State for South Dakota.
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National Park Service Structural
South Dakota partners with the NPS, providing financial cost recovery and hosting operations for the Mount Rushmore memorial site.
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John Thune Structural
John Thune serves as the elected Senator representing South Dakota's political and economic interests in the U.S. Senate.
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Department of Social Services Structural
The state budget and social programs rely on the Department of Social Services for operational funds and program execution.
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Joseph Graves Structural
Joseph Graves serves as the State Education Secretary for South Dakota.
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South Dakota Department of Social Services Structural
The Department of Social Services operates as a mandated governmental agency serving social programs within South Dakota.
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Nevada Operational
The states engage in competitive markets while sharing operational contexts, including resource flows and policy alignment.
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South Dakota state entities actively cooperate with ICE to conduct immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
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Texas Operational
The states maintain functional agreements, including mutual aid and shared service group membership.
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Rapid City Structural
Rapid City is a municipality within South Dakota, operating under state jurisdiction and participating in state-level initiatives.
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Pierre Structural
Pierre functions as the administrative and legislative capital for the state of South Dakota.
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Pennington County Structural
Pennington County is an administrative subdivision of South Dakota, which provides funding and oversight to the county.
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North Dakota Operational
The states are linked by shared regional agricultural, economic, and political challenges, leading to mutual cross-border activity and coordination.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Donald Trump frequently visits South Dakota to hold political rallies and deliver speeches.
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South Dakota State University Structural
The state government relies on the university for research, services, and economic development contributions.
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senate Operational
South Dakota influences the Senate through constituent interests and political representation, while the Senate regulates the state via federal legislation.
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Dusty Johnson Operational
Dusty Johnson actively campaigns for and represents South Dakota in various political capacities.
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Chris Karr Shared context
Chris Karr serves as the state Senate President Pro Tempore of South Dakota.
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Edmunds County Structural
The state of South Dakota mandates the hosting of controlled agricultural fire outposts within Edmunds County under its functional oversight.
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supreme court Structural
South Dakota's legal matters, including voting rights and appeals, are subject to the jurisdiction and rulings of the Supreme Court.
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city council Structural
South Dakota law provides the regulatory framework under which the city council must operate and approve its budget.
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Merrill Structural
Merrill holds the leadership position of the South Dakota Democratic Party.
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League of Women Voters Operational
The League of Women Voters actively monitors, petitions, and initiates lawsuits challenging the laws and procedures of South Dakota.
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Minnehaha County Structural
The county is geographically and politically located within the borders of the state.
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Stephen L. Davis Transactional
A scheduled delivery of the B-21 Raider is forecast to take place in South Dakota.
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Toby Operational
The two entities are engaged in a competitive political process for the state's gubernatorial nomination.
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Taffy Howard Structural
Taffy Howard serves as a State Senator and legislates within the political framework of South Dakota.
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Jamie Smith Structural
Jamie Smith serves as a state senator representing South Dakota.
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South Dakota Arts Council Structural
The Arts Council operates as a functional body within the state structure, mandated to serve the artistic and educational needs of South Dakota.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
46 events- The FARM program expanded its training sites in Mitchell, South Dakota.
- South Dakota voters elected a new Public Utilities Commission, while a bill grants federal government final say, and John Thune became Senate Majority Leader.
- A Bureau of Indian Affairs officer was assaulted in South Dakota, prompting joint investigations by the BIA and FBI, alongside Congressional recognition of tribal status.
- The National Endowment for the Arts visited Rapid City in South Dakota on October 24, 2026.
- The South Dakota Municipal League reported on various challenges facing small communities in the state.
- Theodore Roosevelt established ranching roots in Dakota Territory, while Angie Becker Kudelka holds regional director roles in North Dakota and South Dakota.
- Larry Rhoden is running for governor in South Dakota and is a Meade county rancher, while Kristi Noem was appointed Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Sioux Falls is highlighted as a strong economic center within the state of South Dakota.
- Victor Meyers is the president of Sisseton Milbank Railroad, a subsidiary of Twin Cities & Western, operating in eastern South Dakota.
- Larry Rhoden activated the 155th Engineer Company in South Dakota related to border security deployment.
- Four Bands Community Fund was recognized for advancing economic opportunity within Native communities in South Dakota.
- Governor Rhoden addresses community support regarding the presence of a National Guard unit in South Dakota.
- Rhoden and Thune discussed infrastructure investment in South Dakota, coinciding with bridge construction by a Burnsville company.
- A South Dakota National Guard unit is serving the US, having previously been deployed to Germany.
- The South Dakota Department of Health has provided funding for a new telehealth program.
- South Dakota state officials, including Larry Rhoden, opened new bases and fire facilities in Rapid City and Hot Springs.
- Tina Mulally and Nicole Uhre-Balk advocate for constitutional and legislative issues in South Dakota.
- Nebraska lags South Dakota and Iowa in renewable energy use, according to recent reports.
- A candidate is running for the District 18 Senate seat in South Dakota, drawing on experience from Texas.
- John Thune traveled around the state of South Dakota on October 19, 2026.
- Mike Rounds campaigned for office in South Dakota while a dark money group launched an attack from Florida.
- SD-based acquisition funds massive grid upgrades involving NorthWestern Energy.
- Joseph Graves has been appointed as the state Education Secretary of South Dakota.
- TDC, a reenergized all-volunteer nonprofit in South Dakota, is discussed alongside community development efforts involving local figures.
- Mike Reed manages wildland fire programs in South Dakota.
- Greg Jamison, a lawmaker and broker, and Rebecca Arens are involved in real estate issues in South Dakota.
- Pierre Regional Airport is located in central South Dakota.
- Law enforcement intercepted suspicious packages in South Dakota.
- A candidate involved in the state legislature race was reported to have grown up in South Dakota.
- South Dakota voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, with results provided by Associated Press to NBC News.
- Governor Rhoden supports a housing assistance program in South Dakota.
- WEC Energy Group operates facilities and serves customers across multiple states including South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Texas, and Minnesota.
- City survey results in Rapid City inform state policy.
- Karen Springer lives in Yankton, South Dakota.
- CAP members, a volunteer auxiliary of the Air Force, conducted training in South Dakota while USNORTHCOM maintained focus on homeland defense.
- Sheila Gestring served as president of USD in South Dakota.
- Melissa Hull and Margaret Kuipers are candidates running for the State Treasurer position in South Dakota.
- Invenergy is building a wind farm in South Dakota, with the state board authorizing tax rebates for the project.
- Kristi Noem led South Dakota through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Native voters are facing barriers in both North Dakota and South Dakota.
- Housing affordability concerns are being discussed in South Dakota.
- A new five-state food initiative spanning North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin is bolstering food supplies.
- Summit Contracting donated equipment across South Dakota and Nebraska.
- Laura Edwards, the SDSU State Climatologist, is currently in South Dakota.
- South Dakota joined a settlement regarding Cash App, a group lawsuit against OneMain Financial, and calls to strengthen FCC rules.
- The South Dakota Governor extended National Guard deployment related to deportation cases involving a Minnesota detainment center.
September 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
8 events- South Dakota, Hawaii, and Vermont are competing for the lowest jobless rate status.
- Larry Rhoden established the SDDI board to strengthen state contributions, supporting businesses and the defense sector in South Dakota.
- South Dakota Department of Health is managing a health transformation initiative while the Governor announces rural health grants.
- Drought conditions are likely to persist or expand, with runoff being measured in the Missouri River Basin involving multiple states including South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and North Dakota.
- Larry Rhoden, serving as Governor of South Dakota, is leading state policy initiatives.
- Joe Flood is seeking election to the state legislature in South Dakota.
- In Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota, independent candidates are gaining influence and positioning themselves as key players in the debate over the future of the Democratic Party.
- Trump announced import plans affecting ranchers in South Dakota.