Listen Live

Government

Dakota Wesleyan University theatre cabaret DWU Theatre fundraiser Mitchell SD Broadway cabaret 401 Create by LifeQuest event Mitchell South Dakota theatre event Feb. 6 2026 Broadway musical numbers Mitchell SD DWU Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Theatre Dakota Wesleyan University performing arts things to do in Mitchell SD Feb. 6 Mitchell SD live performance Friday night downtown Mitchell events theatre fundraiser tickets $10 Givebutter DWU tickets American College Theater Festival travel fundraiser ACTF Rochester Minnesota student travel college theatre festival South Dakota students

1 day ago

DWU Theatre to host cabaret fundraiser

Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.

South Dakota data centers SD Legislature data center bills 2026 South Dakota data center tax incentives data center tax breaks South Dakota 50-year tax incentive data centers Pierre data center legislation Senate Bill 135 South Dakota House Bill 1005 South Dakota Data Center Bill of Rights SD utility costs data centers South Dakota electricity demand data centers SD grid capacity South Dakota ratepayer impact data centers infrastructure costs data centers water use data centers South Dakota local control zoning data centers county zoning data centers South Dakota economic development incentives South Dakota large-scale data center regulation hyperscale data center South Dakota

2 days ago

South Dakota lawmakers split on data center tax breaks, utility costs and local control

South Dakota lawmakers are debating whether large-scale data centers should get long-term tax incentives and how to protect residents from potential utility and infrastructure cost impacts as proposals advance in Pierre.

2 days ago

Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

U.S. Sen. John Thune is accepting applications for paid summer internships in Washington, D.C., and in South Dakota offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Thune is also taking applications for the Senate Page Program, with separate deadlines in March and April.

HB 1095 South Dakota South Dakota HB 1095 election petition deadlines South Dakota nominating petition deadline changes municipal election petition deadlines school board petition deadlines South Dakota House State Affairs Committee South Dakota election law changes emergency clause HB 1095 mid-process petitioning changes candidates gathering signatures South Dakota Rep. Rebecca Reimer Rebecca Reimer Chamberlain Hughes County finance officer Thomas Oliva Secretary of State elections director Christine Lehrkamp absentee voting ballot deadline South Dakota ballot preparation timeline South Dakota 2026 election calendar South Dakota consolidation of local elections South Dakota House Bill 1130 South Dakota Rep. Spencer Gosch Spencer Gosch Glenham petition circulation window South Dakota election officials petition verification South Dakota municipal elections South Dakota school board elections Pierre committee hearing elections

3 days ago

HB 1095 delayed amid concerns over mid-process election changes

Lawmakers delayed a bill Tuesday that aimed to standardize election petition deadlines. They raised concerns about changing election rules while candidates were already gathering signatures.

South Dakota Medicaid expansion repeal Medicaid expansion South Dakota HJR 5002 South Dakota House Joint Resolution 5002 South Dakota House State Affairs Committee South Dakota House committee vote 8-4 2026 ballot South Dakota Medicaid constitutional amendment South Dakota Medicaid South Dakota Legislature Medicaid debate SD lawmakers Medicaid expansion repeal Rep. Aaron Aylward Aaron Aylward Harrisburg South Dakota Medicaid budget pressure Legislative Research Council Medicaid costs Medicaid expansion cost South Dakota federal government 90 percent Medicaid 138 percent federal poverty level Medicaid South Dakota Amendment D Medicaid AARP South Dakota Medicaid expansion Erik Nelson AARP South Dakota Avera Health Medicaid expansion Kim Malsam-Rysdon Avera rural hospitals South Dakota Medicaid healthcare providers oppose repeal

3 days ago

South Dakota House committee advances measure to repeal Medicaid expansion, sending HJR 5002 to House floor

A South Dakota House committee voted 8-4 to advance HJR 5002, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ask voters in 2026 whether to repeal Medicaid expansion.

4 days ago

DWU to offer online RN to BSN program

Dakota Wesleyan University will offer a fully online RN to BSN program aimed at working registered nurses, with accelerated 7-week modules and flexible course access. DWU says applications are being accepted for Fall 2026.

Marty Jackley Mayday Health Mayday Health South Dakota ads abortion pill advertising South Dakota South Dakota deceptive advertising abortion pills South Dakota Attorney General abortion pill ads U.S. District Court Southern District of New York Mayday Health SDNY hearing Mayday Health v. Jackley Younger abstention doctrine South Dakota state court vs federal court jurisdiction abortion ads cease and desist letter Mayday Health South Dakota South Dakota deceptive trade practices act abortion gas station abortion ads South Dakota South Dakota near-total abortion ban advertising dispute Mayday Health temporary restraining order New York South Dakota injunction request Mayday Health

4 days ago

Attorney General Jackley Files Argument for South Dakota Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health in New York Federal Court

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will personally argue in federal court in New York on Thursday that a South Dakota state court — not a New York federal court — should decide whether Mayday Health’s abortion pill advertisements in South Dakota are deceptive and unlawful.

South Dakota Future Fund Future Fund oversight Senate Bill 1 South Dakota SB 1 South Dakota SD Legislature 2026 South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee Senate State Affairs 41st legislative day 41st legislative day South Dakota Future Fund transparency economic development fund South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden executive order South Dakota executive order transparency Pierre South Dakota Capitol South Dakota committee vote 5-4 Future Fund guardrails South Dakota economic development incentives state oversight legislation South Dakota South Dakota government accountability South Dakota business incentives oversight South Dakota legislative session bill killed

4 days ago

South Dakota Future Fund oversight bill killed in Senate committee on 5-4 vote

A bill to tighten oversight of South Dakota’s Future Fund won’t advance this session after a Senate committee voted 5-4 to send it to the 41st legislative day. Supporters wanted safeguards in state law, while opponents pointed to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s recent executive order on transparency.

5 days ago

Armour Community Foundation Tops $250K Goal, Earns $31,250 Match

The Armour Community Foundation says it has surpassed its $250,000 fundraising goal, triggering a $31,250 matching grant from the Lillibridge Family Fund at the South Dakota Community Foundation. Leaders say the added dollars will strengthen a permanent endowment supporting future projects and scholarships in the Armour area.

5 days ago

Mitchell seeks bids again for Tornado Safe Room project; proposals due Feb. 12

The City of Mitchell is accepting sealed proposals for the Tornado Safe Room project rebid, with bids due 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Core keywords South Dakota Senate SD Legislature Senate Health and Human Services Committee Pierre SD committee hearing advanced to the Senate floor passed without recommendation legislative debate substance regulation Hemp-derived THC keywords hemp-derived THC intoxicating hemp products delta-8 THC delta-9 hemp THC THC edibles THC beverages CBD retailers hemp shops CBD products South Dakota medical cannabis dispensaries South Dakota medical cannabis Kratom keywords

1 week ago

South Dakota Senate committee advances hemp-derived THC, kratom ban bills without recommendation

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee sent SB 61 (hemp-derived THC) and SB 77 (kratom) to the full Senate “without recommendation” after unanimous votes, signaling lawmakers are split on how — or whether — to regulate the substances.

Mitchell SD Mitchell, South Dakota Davison County Southeastern South Dakota South Dakota news Pierre (South Dakota Capitol) Sioux Falls Brookings Government and politics South Dakota Legislature SD Senate SD House legislative session committee hearing bill advances voted out of committee heads to the Senate floor public hearing Governor Larry Rhoden Attorney General Marty Jackley election integrity bill open meetings law government transparency public records executive session subpoena authority local government municipal elections school board elections property tax reform property tax relief valuation cap taxing authority campaign finance

1 week ago

Terry Sabers announces run for South Dakota House District 20 seat

Mitchell businessman and longtime community volunteer Terry Sabers says he’s running for the South Dakota House in District 20, focusing on workforce development, technical education and fiscal responsibility.

Avera virtual nursing USDA health care grant rural hospitals telehealth nursing workforce shortage solutions South Dakota telemedicine program Avera RURAL-UP initiative AI in rural health care virtual nursing services Midwest rural patient safety and care advanced telehealth equipment improving rural health care access Upper Midwest rural hospitals nursing technology support rural health innovation

1 week ago

DWU Sioux Falls Nursing program has new location

Dakota Wesleyan University has relocated its in-person Associate of Science in Nursing program in Sioux Falls to 817 W. Russell St., citing expanded space and improved parking access.

South Dakota Medicaid expansion repeal Medicaid expansion South Dakota HJR 5002 South Dakota House Joint Resolution 5002 South Dakota House State Affairs Committee South Dakota House committee vote 8-4 2026 ballot South Dakota Medicaid constitutional amendment South Dakota Medicaid South Dakota Legislature Medicaid debate SD lawmakers Medicaid expansion repeal Rep. Aaron Aylward Aaron Aylward Harrisburg South Dakota Medicaid budget pressure Legislative Research Council Medicaid costs Medicaid expansion cost South Dakota federal government 90 percent Medicaid 138 percent federal poverty level Medicaid South Dakota Amendment D Medicaid AARP South Dakota Medicaid expansion Erik Nelson AARP South Dakota Avera Health Medicaid expansion Kim Malsam-Rysdon Avera rural hospitals South Dakota Medicaid healthcare providers oppose repeal

1 week ago

The governor says the bill protects religious freedom; critics question whether the out-of-state incident cited justifies a felony escalation.

Gov. Larry Rhoden on Friday announced legislation that would make disrupting a religious service a felony in South Dakota, arguing the change is needed to deter protests interfering with worship.  Senate Bill 113 would elevate an existing misdemeanor offense to a felony when a person intentionally targets a house of worship. Disrupting a religious service is already illegal under state law.

South Dakota Department of Transportation SDDOT statewide transportation plan South Dakota highway safety SDDOT open house meetings South Dakota public input survey state transportation improvement plan South Dakota road projects SDDOT planning staff transportation access and safety dot.sd.gov

1 week ago

City of Brookings launches OnBoardGOV system to manage boards, commissions and applications

The City of Brookings has rolled out OnBoardGOV, an online board management portal designed to improve transparency on vacancies and term expirations and make it easier for residents to apply to serve.

1 week ago

South Dakota tourism hits record highs in 2025 with 14.97 million visitors and $5.16B spending

South Dakota tourism set new records in 2025, with nearly 15 million visitors spending $5.16 billion statewide, according to an annual economic impact study released by Travel South Dakota.

South Dakota Future Fund Future Fund oversight Senate Bill 1 South Dakota SB 1 South Dakota SD Legislature 2026 South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee Senate State Affairs 41st legislative day 41st legislative day South Dakota Future Fund transparency economic development fund South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden executive order South Dakota executive order transparency Pierre South Dakota Capitol South Dakota committee vote 5-4 Future Fund guardrails South Dakota economic development incentives state oversight legislation South Dakota South Dakota government accountability South Dakota business incentives oversight South Dakota legislative session bill killed

1 week ago

South Dakota Legislature schedule: Property tax, school levies, medical cannabis bills up Thursday

South Dakota lawmakers return to committee rooms and the House floor Thursday, Jan. 22, with hearings on property tax limits, school levy elections, medical cannabis in terminal care, firearms suppressors and unemployment benefits.

South Dakota Secretary of State SDVotes program SDVotes delay 2027 South Dakota election system South Dakota election updates County auditors South Dakota Monae L. Johnson South Dakota voter system Election system upgrade South Dakota South Dakota 2027 elections SD election technology South Dakota government news South Dakota statewide elections Election administration South Dakota Pierre South Dakota news

1 week ago

Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.

Sioux Falls Driver License Express Station South Dakota DMV appointments driver’s license renewal Sioux Falls appointment-only DMV South Dakota South Dakota ID services DMV wait times Sioux Falls July 2025 DMV changes DMV efficiency improvements driver license services South Dakota book DMV appointment Sioux Falls

1 week ago

Optional black-and-white license plate bill advances in South Dakota Legislature

A proposal to offer optional solid-color South Dakota license plates — including black with white lettering — is moving through the Legislature, with fees aimed at generating new money for highway maintenance.

Snow expected this weekend in Mitchell South Dakota

2 weeks ago

Mitchell forecast: Blowing snow Wednesday, then dangerous wind chills into the weekend

Mitchell is looking at snow and blowing snow Wednesday with wind gusts up to 55 mph, followed by a sharp drop into subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills late week.

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

WEEKEND SPORTS: Area HS games, Mitchell & DWU’s trio of events, SDSU Hoops & Timberwolves vs Grizzlies

Area high school basketball games for the weekend, Mitchell & DWU busy slates, SDSU Summit League games & Timberwolves vs Grizzlies.

1 day ago in Business, Local, People

South Dakota Reports Three More Flu Deaths; Seasonal Total Reaches Nine as Cases Rise

South Dakota WIC program federal government shutdown South Dakota Department of Health Melissa Magstadt women infants and children WIC services South Dakota nutrition education breastfeeding support healthy food assistance family health programs

The South Dakota Department of Health reported three additional influenza-related deaths in the past week, bringing the 2025-26 season total to nine as statewide flu activity remains widespread.

1 day ago in Business, Government, Local

DWU Theatre to host cabaret fundraiser

Dakota Wesleyan University theatre cabaret DWU Theatre fundraiser Mitchell SD Broadway cabaret 401 Create by LifeQuest event Mitchell South Dakota theatre event Feb. 6 2026 Broadway musical numbers Mitchell SD DWU Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Theatre Dakota Wesleyan University performing arts things to do in Mitchell SD Feb. 6 Mitchell SD live performance Friday night downtown Mitchell events theatre fundraiser tickets $10 Givebutter DWU tickets American College Theater Festival travel fundraiser ACTF Rochester Minnesota student travel college theatre festival South Dakota students

Dakota Wesleyan University’s theatre department will stage a one-hour cabaret fundraiser Feb. 6 at 401 Create by LifeQuest, featuring Broadway musical numbers and scenes from recent campus productions.