PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed eight budget bills into law, includingSB 220, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2026. “I am proud of our state’s fiscal responsibility,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “With the signing of these bills, I am officially passing the 136th consecutive balanced budget. Our commonsense, conservative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are excited to host the upcoming 2025 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, and conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. GiveNDay celebrates Northern State… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two school districts in South Dakota have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to support their food service programs. The Woonsocket School District will be receiving $25,000, and the Aberdeen School District will get $8,832.44 in National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance grants… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A recent study by IID manufacturing company SMARTSTART listed Aberdeen among the least sober-friendly cities in the country. For the study, SMARTSTART analyzed 162 cities in the United States, including the 50 biggest cities in the country and the three biggest cities in each state. Each city was… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Watertown Thursday,  and KXLG News was invited to attend a presentation at Terex Utilities, followed by an interview with the Governor. The visit aimed to highlight economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on Terex Utilities and Lake Area Technical College. The Governor also made a… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Legislative response to criticism from the Sioux Falls School Board. Board members unloaded on the Legislature this week, saying they were disappointed and frustrated by bills they felt targeted education. Sioux Falls Representative Bethany Soye says this year’s tight budget was a big adjustment for everyone. School Board members were also critical… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Voting is now underway for the People’s Choice Award for the 2025 Abbys. The award is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of community and the region.  This is the only award that is voted on by the public itself. Deadline to cast a vote is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Fitch’s reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “South Dakota’s economy is thriving, and we are receiving national recognition for our fiscal responsibility,” saidGovernor Larry Rhoden. “We have so much to celebrate, including our 136th consecutive balanced budget. As long as I am Governor, we… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that would require all elections in the state be held on either the June Primary Election date or the November General Election date. Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre was a prime sponsor of House Bill 1130. When asked about the bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Larry Rhoden changed from being South Dakota’s lieutenant governor to being its governor about two months ago. As he’s traveled the state since then, Rhoden said the tone and content of the conversations he’s had with people has changed. One of the themes Rhoden and his team have focused on from the start… Read more »