South Dakota

Was it legal for Kristi Noem to shoot her puppy — and what else could she have done?

Politics

Amanda Smith

2024-04-30 01:01 AM

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s recent revelation that she shot and killed her 14-month-old puppy, Cricket, has drawn criticism from humane societies ...

Kristi Noem says she shot and killed her dog. What to know about the South Dakota governor’s recent controversy.

Politics

Amanda Smith

2024-04-28 01:07 AM

Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and potential vice presidential pick for Donald Trump stirred controversy this week after revealing in her ...

Multiple South Dakota tribal nations ban Noem from reservation land: What to know

Politics

Amanda Smith

2024-04-14 03:33 AM

Multiple tribal nations in South Dakota have banned Gov. Kristi Noem (R) from their reservation land, citing her immigration, crime and race-related ...

How do you grow plants in space? Lower Brule, Chester teachers selected for NASA Liftoff Summer Institute

U.S.

Amanda Smith

2024-04-12 05:50 AM

Apr. 11—Two South Dakota teachers have been selected to participate in a NASA Liftoff Summer Institute program. Bree Oatman, a high school ...

See video and photos of the sky spectacle

Science

Dr. Sarah Adams

2024-04-10 02:06 AM

2024 solar eclipse wows millions; next chance is 2044 The 2024 total solar eclipse offered a once-in-a-lifetime light show as it swept ...

South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader

Politics

Amanda Smith

2024-03-05 02:22 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate ...

GOP lawmakers try to thwart abortion rights ballot initiative in South Dakota

Politics

Amanda Smith

2024-02-23 02:37 AM

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed ballot initiative that would enable voters to protect ...