Klostermans farm, own agribusinesses in southeastern North Dakota

WYNDMERE, N.D. – Under blue skies that seem to stretch forever and fertile soils that can produce good yields in the southeastern corner of the state, fourth-generation farmers Carson and Haley Klosterman operate CHK Farms Partnership, as well as their own …

Illinois man sentenced in South Dakota to 24 years in prison for Sex Trafficking

June 2025: A Niles, Illinois, man convicted of three counts of Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, or Coercion and one count of Money Laundering was sentenced in South Dakota May 30, 2025. United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell said Daniel J. Kubica, a…

MADD South Dakota and state GFP Department launch 2025 Boating and ATV Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks are partnering to promote safe boating and ATV riding habits this summer. The joint effort aims to educate communities about the dangers of operating boats, personal …

Mexican national sentenced in South Dakota for Illegal Reentry after Deportation

A U.S. District Judge in South Dakota has sentenced a Mexican man convicted of Illegal Reentry after Deportation. The sentencing took place on June 2, 2025. Anselmo Flores-Nava, 35, was sentenced to time served, which was approximately four months. Flores- …

Hastings High’s Vertin Shines for South squad

KEARNEY — Playing his final high school football game in the 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl, Hastings High’s Chance Vertin certainly wasn’t lacking for action. Vertin, who started at tight end for the South team, finished with two catches for 54 yards, …

South Dakota lawmaker expresses concern over big, beautiful bill spending

Second Measles Case Confirmed In South Dakota

PIERRE — A second measles case has been reported in South Dakota. According to a press release, the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Pennington County (Rapid City). The …

South Dakota state representative expresses concern over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A state representative from Rapid City weighed in on the Big Beautiful Bill, expressing concern over the bill’s spending. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which is in the Senate, has most recently spawned headlines as a feud …

Paws of Hope South Dakota hosting weekend rummage sale in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Paws of Hope is a new charity organization located in Harrisburg that helps pet owners in need of assistance. “I’ve been an animal lover my whole life. I have a passion for animals. I’ve worked for the Humane Society. I …

South Dakota county auditors begin voter list maintenance process

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ensuring the security and integrity of fair elections has always been a long-standing commitment in the Mount Rushmore state. South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson recently announced the beginning of the voter list …