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03/05/2026

🚨NOEM FIRED🚨 Do you think she is coming back to South Dakota?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Kristi Noem has been fired as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. According to a social media post from President Donald Trump, Noem will be moving to…

07/10/2025

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem showed up… to push for dismantling FEMA

David Richardson hasn't made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week's flood. Former FEMA officials say that's concerning.

06/30/2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives is seeking to trade in his Washington, D.C. office for the governor’s office in Pierre. R…

06/24/2025

🚨 South Dakota pediatrician raises alarm over proposed Medicaid cuts 🚨

Every voice matters. Let's stand up for kids, families, and rural health access.

When Dr. Shannon Emry chose her career, she combined her love of medicine and people.

04/18/2025

🚜 South Dakota Farmers Feel the Impact of Trump's Tariffs

CNN’s Elle Reeve reports from eastern South Dakota, where farmers are feeling the pain of rising costs and shrinking profits. Even with the economic strain, many still stand by Trump.

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CNN’s Elle Reeve talks with supporters and opponents of President Trump in South Dakota. Here’s what they think now, with tariffs looming.

04/09/2025

Concerned about the lack of in-person town halls by South Dakota's congressional delegation? Public town halls are being held across South Dakota to ensure your voice is heard:

Rapid City: Monday, April 14, 7-8 p.m. MT, Dahl Arts Center​
Argus Leader

Sioux Falls: Tuesday, April 15, 7-8 p.m. CT, Hamre Hall at Augustana University​
Argus Leader

Vermillion: Thursday, April 24, 7-8 p.m. CT, Farber Hall at the University of South Dakota​
Argus Leader

Aberdeen: Monday, April 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. CT, Aberdeen Public Library

The Democratic Party said it will conduct public town halls in four cities “in the absence of South Dakota’s Republican senators and congressman.”

03/18/2025

South Dakota farmers are bracing for the impact of President Trump's recent tariffs, which he defended during his March 4 address to Congress.

Are you concerned about President Trump's tariffs?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDNW) — During his March 4 address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, President Donald Trump defended his use of tariffs as a core economic and political s…

03/14/2025

South Dakotans know John Thune as a steady leader, but as Senate Majority Leader, he faces big questions. Will he put South Dakota first or follow Trump’s lead?

The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

03/07/2025

🚜 Senator John Thune: Stand Up for South Dakota Farmers 🌾

South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers work hard every day to feed America. As Washington debates policies that could impact our agricultural economy, Thune needs to oppose tariffs and trade policies that will hurt local producers.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed wariness Tuesday over some of President Donald Trump’s recent policies, including new tariffs from the administration that threaten to raise the prices Americans pay for a wide array of goods.