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While tariffs, inflation and other economic impacts have caused some growing pains for the national tourism industry, South Dakota tourism is holding strong.

As President Donald Trump continues his pursuit of “better” trade deals, some advocates say one "win" in DC could help producers here at home in South Dakota.

Video Lottery revenue is up $1.57 million from this point last year.

If Congress can’t pass an appropriations bill to continue funding the federal government by the start of the next fiscal year soon, it shuts down.

A report from the Prison Policy Initiative found South Dakota has more women in prison per capita than any other state in the country — and more than any other country in the world.

UPDATE: Judge Karen Schreier is reinstating a University of South Dakota professor placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk.

Attorney General Marty Jackley said five smoke shop owners across the state are indicted for possessing and distributing illegal substances.

In a special session, lawmakers moved forward with a plan to construct a new 1,500-bed prison facility in Sioux Falls.

Following South Dakota’s passage of a bill banning eminent domain use for carbon pipelines, many considered Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline impossible in the state.As the project’s outlook continues to be unclear, North Dakota’s Attorney General said he’s looking at many options, including suing South Dakota.

At the latest State-Tribal Relations Committee meeting, South Dakota lawmakers discussed potential legislation to address law enforcement training and additional protections for tribal officers.