South Dakota Supreme Court rules ‘transgender’ individuals can’t change birth certificates

News The high court of South Dakota rejected a petition by a gender-confused man, stressing that keeping accurate records of an individual’s sex is a ‘legitimate government purpose.’ PIERRE, South Dakota (LifeSiteNews) — The South Dakota Supreme Court this …

No. 10 Nebraska softball sweeps South Dakota State in two-game home opener

Nebraska softball took care of business in its doubleheader on Thursday, going 2-0 against South Dakota State. The Huskers’ bats were scorching hot, scoring 17 total runs with five home runs in the two-game stint.  The one-two punch of freshman pitcher …

Record warmth, two snow chances ahead for western South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Temperatures across western South Dakota are expected to reach the 60s and 70s in the coming days, with some record-breaking highs possible Sunday before two separate storm systems bring snow chances to the region next week. …

South Dakota Mines hosts annual Dublin Dash

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Memorial Park was a sea of green Saturday morning during the 19th annual Dublin Dash, a tradition combining St. Patrick’s Day spirit with support for the next generation of chemical engineers. The 5K run and walk is the primary …

South Dakota's first astronaut makes pit stop in Madison

MADISON, S.D. — When a space shuttle blasts off, 6.5 million pounds of thrust propel it to the heavens, where it reaches 17,500 miles per hour in just over eight and a half minutes, traveling roughly 5 miles every beat of the heart. This was one of the …

GALLERY: Nebraska Soccer vs. South Dakota State

South Dakota high school teams to compete in statewide culinary competition

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Twelve high schools in South Dakota will compete in the South Dakota ProStart Invitational, a statewide competition focused on culinary arts and restaurant management administered by the South Dakota Retailers Association. The …

South Dakota law enforcement training program graduates 200th class

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The state’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification program graduated its 200th class on Friday, with 39 recruits from 29 law enforcement agencies completing the 13-week, 520-hour course. The certification is required for officers to …

Classroom disruptions, violence drag teaching profession in South Dakota

Mason Buhl of Sioux Falls shot and wounded the Harrisburg High School principal in 2015. (Forum News Service) PIERRE – Increasing levels of student violence in South Dakota public schools are hurting the state’s teacher supply, officials say. The incidents …

Daylight Saving Time Brings Longer Evenings And Sleepy South Dakota Roads

If you’re anything like me, your weekends are sacred. Two short days to relax, recharge, and maybe pretend you’re going to get a bunch of projects done. Unfortunately, this is the one weekend every year when our already-too-short break gets trimmed down …