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
Mitchell and Worthing residents voice concerns as attention focuses on them following rejection of Lincoln County site| 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
USD's Discovery District recently opened their new building which is designed to foster innovation and support the growing biotech and life sciences industries in South Dakota.| Sioux Falls Live
Lawmakers shot down a proposal to allow cities to add a penny of sales tax to pay for projects, like a new convention center in Sioux Falls, though you wouldn't know that by listening.| Sioux Falls Live
Read all the stories digging into the details of the governor's marketing effort to attract workers to South Dakota and the contract with an Ohio firm to do the work.| Sioux Falls Live
Moves follow state’s adoption of a ban on eminent domain for CO2 projects| Sioux Falls Live
Size, location of replacement for 1881 state penitentiary still to be decided| Mitchell Republic
Officials say much of the $50.8 million in funds already invested could be transferable to another site, if one were to be chosen.| Mitchell Republic
Bill would also subject employees of schools, universities and museums to potential jail time| Sioux Falls Live
Nearly $30K charged to state credit cards during Republican's final weeks as South Dakota governor| Sioux Falls Live
“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
Mitchell, Huron and Aberdeen were among the new sites that emerged since the Gov. Larry Rhoden reset the process to replace the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.| Mitchell Republic
Nearly a decade since Sioux Falls non-profits flagged a growing problem with childcare accessibility, the latest state study and legislative discussion offers few options and little optimism.| Sioux Falls Live
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