PIERRE, S.D.- (SEARCHLIGHT DAILY) – Standing before a crowd of hundreds of carbon dioxide pipeline opponents Monday at the South Dakota Capitol, a lawmaker announced her bill to ban the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects.

The 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre will be historic not just for its centennial landmark but because of transitions in power. Gov. Kristi Noem is scheduled to give her State of the State address Jan. 14 and then head to Washington ...

Any product that contains cell-cultured protein without being clearly labeled as “cell-cultured” or “lab-grown” would be considered misbranded.

Kratom is known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects and is derived from the leaves of a tree in the coffee family, the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa. This differs from another natural substance, cannabidiol (CBD), which comes from the cannabis plant called hemp.

The bill would require the Ten Commandments be posted in each classroom in South Dakota's public schools. But it could face legal challenges.

Also this week will be budget discussions for the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR), Department of Health, and South Dakota Game Fish & Parks. According to State Representative Derby, conversations are likely to include a discussion of the Shooting Sport Complex being built north of Rapid City.

South Dakota’s 34th Governor Larry Rhoden will officially be sworn in on Monday with a public ceremony and Capitol Ball planned for early February.

Here’s a first look at meetings of our South Dakota state government’s boards and commissions, as well as the 2025 legislative session, that are open to the public during the

The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 25, 2025, results for each game: 08-15-17-53-66, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Big national news is big local news Saturday in South Dakota. The United States Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Larry Rhoden is now governor in Pierre.

A copy of the prospectus is available by contacting the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Division of Parks and Recreation at 523 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501 or at 605.773.3391. Printable versions of the prospectus are also available for free download from the Game, Fish and Parks website.