Eric Emery

While the state improved its national ranking for teacher pay during the 23-24 school year, it’s still in the bottom five. However, advocates say future solutions aren’t going to come easy as the Legislature looks to cut a major education funding source.

Lack of funding is a growing concern for first responders nation wide and in South Dakota. Local lawmakers are studying the issue, but what some say is the most obvious solution is a political non-starter.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribal council wants to pull its tribal flag from the South Dakota Capitol building.