South Dakota

South Dakota workers got a quiet raise Jan. 1 — no vote needed, just inflation math

14 Things Outsiders Say About South Dakota That Locals Know Aren’t True

South Dakota is one of those states people think they understand after seeing a few photos of Mount Rushmore. For many outsiders, it gets reduced to...

South Dakota adds citizenship challenges to its voter rolls

Mount Rushmore brings back fireworks for the first time since 2020

Winter storm targets Upper Midwest and Great Lakes with heavy snow and strong winds

Sacred Wounded Knee site finally gets returned to the Sioux tribe

12 Sayings You’ll Only Hear (and Understand) in South Dakota

South Dakota doesn’t shout — it stretches out under a big sky and lets you figure it out. It’s long drives, strong winds, small towns where...

12 Reasons Locals Say South Dakota Isn’t Worth It Anymore in 2026

South Dakotans are known for their resilience, independence, and no-nonsense attitude. For years, low taxes and wide-open spaces made the tradeoffs feel manageable. In 2026, though,...

South Dakota’s biggest city sits on billion-year-old pink stone and a roaring waterfall

South Dakota’s billion-year-old pink waterfall sits right in the middle of town

South Dakota’s Native American Scenic Byway is 350 miles of calm and beauty

South Dakota’s wildest road squeezes through 8 feet of solid granite