South Dakota Federation of Music Scholarships Offered

The South Dakota Federation of Music Clubs, an affiliate of the National Federation of Music Clubs, is once again offering two scholarships, each $1,000, for South Dakota students who are pursuing a major or minor in music at a South Dakota college/ …

Former South Dakotan Helping to Pick the Next Pope

The process of electing a new Pope is now underway, as another Papal Conclave began on Wednesday, (May 7) in Rome. Cardinals within the Catholic Church are currently locked inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, sequestered in silence, cut off from the …

‘One Book South Dakota’ Event Set For Yankton Library Wednesday

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of a state-wide reading experience! The South Dakota Humanities Council (SDHC) recently announced “The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance” by Rebecca Clarren is the 2025 One Book South …

North Dakota paddlefish snagging season to close to additional harvest

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announced Thursday that the state’s 2025 paddlefish-snagging season will close at 7 p.m. (Central Time) May 9 to any additional harvest to provide long-term protection of the paddlefish population. An …

Trump Statue Unveiled in South Dakota, Leftists Protest Artwork

This weekend in Rapid City, South Dakota, a life-size bronze statue of President Trump was officially unveiled as part of the “City of Presidents” project, a privately-funded art initiative that places full-sized statues of every U.S. president throughout …

Belle Fourche science teacher up for South Dakota Teacher of the Year

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and five educators have been announced by the state Department of Education as the Regional Teachers of the Year. Belle Fourche middle school teacher Ann Anderson is one. …

Annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Service to be held Wednesday in Pierre

The annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held in Pierre Wednesday morning (May 7, 2025). The wreath laying ceremony begins at 9:30am at the Law Enforcement Memorial at Capitol Lake. The gathering gives recognition to law enforcement …

Belle Fourche science teach up for South Dakota Teacher of the Year

South Dakota State Welcomes Nick Smith as New Assistant Coach

South Dakota State has appointed Nick Smith as an assistant coach on Bryan Petersen's new men's basketball staff. Smith brings 12 years of coaching experience from Southwest Minnesota State, where he served as associate head coach and assistant …

South Dakota Volleyball Unveils Exciting 2025 Season Lineup

South Dakota volleyball unveiled its comprehensive 2025 schedule, featuring 28 matches, including 12 nonconference contests and 16 Summit League games. The season kicks off with an exhibition against Northern Iowa on August 23, followed by participation in …