Rhoden says taxpayers will still come out ahead on new plan compared to old one| Sioux Falls Live
“You cannot change this funding and ask us to ‘hope’ that it’s OK."| Sioux Falls Live
Top prosecutors and law enforcement organizations across South Dakota say they're in favor of the South Dakota Correctional Facility being built in northeastern Sioux Falls.| Sioux Falls Live
Questions on construction manager, sunk costs and hidden costs remain as special session approaches| Sioux Falls Live
Gov. Larry Rhoden has released draft legislation to authorize the South Dakota Correctional Facility's construction in northeastern Sioux Falls.| Sioux Falls Live
Mitchell among 13 locations task force examining to restart failed Lincoln County project| Mitchell Republic
Property tax caps and sluggish economy present real and present reductions in city spending for the foreseeable future.| Sioux Falls Live
A swirl of factors will have a major affect on the future of the Sioux Falls metro in 2026 and the outcome could be troublesome.| Sioux Falls Live
The news is that Jackley must intend to breathe some new life into a commission that looks like it has been dormant for far too long.| Mitchell Republic
"Most government boards in South Dakota are comprised of citizens who volunteer their time and energy to serve in a public role," writes David Bordewyk, executive director, SD NewsMedia Association.| Mitchell Republic
Reid Rasner lost by 43 points in a U.S. Senate race and has offered few details in support of his multibillion-dollar bid, but has won over the Rushmore State’s governor| Mitchell Republic
“We have an opportunity in front of us to grow this community, for our businesses, for our housing developments,” said Mitchell Area Development Corporation CEO Mike Lauritsen.| Mitchell Republic
The big three probable candidates for governor in 2026 are staking out ground for political swordplay. Gov. Larry Rhoden's appearance in Sioux Falls on Friday indicates that it has begun.| Sioux Falls Live
The Dakota Scout, Sioux Falls Live curate more than 1,200 transactions from Noem's staff on state-issued credit card; searchable database made available to subscribers| Sioux Falls Live
Rep. Tony Venhuizen's nomination solves months-long mystery about Rhoden successor following Kristi Noem's departure| Mitchell Republic
The Dakota Scout receives threat of legal action after auditor's office turned over invoices this week| Dickinson Press
The Dakota Scout, Sioux Falls Live curate more than 1,200 transactions from Noem's staff on state-issued credit card; searchable database made available to subscribers| Mitchell Republic
"On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Mitchell received the Community of the Year Award from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Big win for Mitchell" writes first-term State Rep. Jeff Bathke.| Mitchell Republic
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the Legislature should help the city deal with growth and development.| Sioux Falls Live
Public broadcasting leader predicts layoffs, complete loss of local programming could snowball into loss of donor support| Sioux Falls Live
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken expressed a pragmatic point of view in a time of increasing pressure from the populist wing of the Republican Party taking control in Pierre.| Sioux Falls Live
Upkeep for hundreds of signs is the responsibility of local groups| Mitchell Republic
Noem pitched the creation of education savings accounts to lawmakers at her annual budget address as a way to continue to “prioritize education” without cutting public education funds.| Mitchell Republic
The governor is expected to unveil a tight budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, though she likely won't be in office to implement it. The budget address begins at 1 p.m. central time.| Mitchell Republic