South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday. The 53-year-old Noem, a former congresswoman,

Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.

Another display of the northern lights could be visible this weekend in several U.S. states following a severe solar storm.

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

No offense to the wood turtle, but there are sandwiches, celebrities and even smells that are more symbolic of our state.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit League) at North Dakota State Bison (16-6, 5-2 Summit League)

Melissa Runck moved into her new office at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center earlier this month in Worthington after being hired to fill a statewide educator role in beef production systems.

A $105-million design-build contract to build a 72-mile, high-capacity water transmission pipeline to carry water from the Missouri River to southeastern South Dakota has been awarded to a joint venture of Hausmann Construction and General Excavating in collaboration with engineer Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Quandre Bullock put up 31 points as South Dakota beat Omaha 91-87 on Wednesday night ending the Mavericks' nine-game winning streak.

Ferry Beach State Park. Surf’s up, and so is the fun! Ferry Beach’s sparkling waters and golden sands are like nature’s own theme park, minus the overpriced cotton candy. Photo Credit: Dean Langsam You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so incredible,

Ferry Beach State Park is also home to a stand of pitch pines that’s rarer than a quiet moment in New York City. These hardy trees, with their twisted trunks and scaly bark, look like they’ve been through a few tough Maine winters – and come out stronger for it.

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives advanced a bill 49–19 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, sending the legislation to the state Senate earlier this week. Eminent domain refers to the power to take private property for public use, with just compensation to the owner determined by a court.