Grazing cattle are not an uncommon sight in South Dakota. Ranching has long been a part of our way of life, and we take our beef seriously. But when you go to the grocery store, you can’t …
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been rapidly firing federal workers with little consideration for which ones are critical to government functioning: The Energy Department is …
Admittedly, the death penalty isn’t used often here, but thanks to the actions of the Senate Judiciary Committee, South Dakota will continue to have the right to kill its citizens. The …
Milestones are an important part of any process. They’re a good opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from, assess where we are, and look ahead to what comes next. Every legislative …
Gov. Larry Rhoden’s “rifle shot” Thursday to limit the countywide assessed value of owner-occupied residential property to 3% annual growth for five years is a simplistic plan that …
Just a few days ago, I was formally inaugurated as governor at the South Dakota State Capitol. Hundreds of South Dakotans came to celebrate with me and my family, and I could not be more grateful for …
PIERRE — Last fall, a Mitchell student encouraged our newspaper to research the number of dead deer across eastern South Dakota. It was wonderful to get a news tip during a classroom visit …
Under God, the people rule. The South Dakota state motto can be heard quite a bit during the legislative session. Former Gov. Kristi Noem liked to trot it out as a way of reminding lawmakers that …
I’ve now been governor of South Dakota for about two weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as governor, Senate Bill 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South …
Some in the South Dakota Legislature want to require that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public-school classroom. They claim this honors the historical Christian influence in our state and …
South Dakota voters aren’t particularly fond of ballot measures that seek to change the state constitution. They’re even less enamored of attempts to mess with the way that their …
South Dakota’s Republican-dominated Legislature has never been a fan of expanded Medicaid. Now a proposed constitutional amendment making its way through the Capitol offers a back-door way for …
This past week, I started out in a new job. After six years serving as your lieutenant governor, I had the opportunity to shorten my title. I’d like to take some time to share some things you …
The Washington Post on Trump's ‘energy emergency’ Oil and gas production in the United States is hitting record highs, easily outpacing consumption growth and fueling an export boom …
Churches that can afford the expense and have the ecumenical will can open their own schools. If some people have their way, soon public schools in South Dakota will have a stark resemblance to …
It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It’s an inspiring sight when the streets of …
Dear Legislature: You should recognize us. We’re in the store when you shop. We wave as you drive by. We live in your neighborhood. Our name is Owner-Occupied Taxpayer. We’re in over …
In 1925, a group of leaders had a vision. They wanted to create something in South Dakota so grand it would draw visitors from all over the world. And they were successful! This year, we …
My dishwasher is on its deathbed, so I did what I always do when I need to purchase a new household appliance. I went to my local library, logged into the Consumer Reports online database and …
Sometime this month Gov. Kristi Noem will get her seal of approval from the U.S. Senate to become the nation’s next secretary of Homeland Security. That paves the way for Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden …