Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.

The South Dakota House has approved a bill denying eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines like one Summit is planning to build there and in Iowa

Tea Area alumnus and South Dakota State freshman forward Katie Vasecka knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 to play to put the Jackrabbits up for good in a back-and-forth 63-55 win over North Dakota State on Wednesday.

First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. The new governor was joined by members of his family, Democrat and Republican leaders from both state chambers, and several prominent state leaders and employees.

Quandre Bullock put up 31 points as South Dakota beat Omaha 91-87 on Wednesday night ending the Mavericks' nine-game winning streak.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his first joint address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor on Tuesday. His full speech is here:

SD has allocated $5M annually to a fund that pays for programs to help tobacco users stop the habit and to prevent children from starting.

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Jan. 27 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.

South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.

Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.

Four Tribes in South Dakota are offering free Tribal Identification cards to their members in the wake of the Trump administration’s immigration raids.