Trump-backed US Sen. Mike Rounds launches reelection bid

PIERRE — Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds has officially launched his reelection bid. Rounds announced Jan. 22 on X, formerly ...

Bill for $189M rural health program passes committee

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — $189 million is being funded to South Dakota’s Department of Health from the One Big Beautiful Bill to ...
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House GOP leader witnessed seating spot dispute

This story has been further updated with details from a recording of the January 16 meeting. PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — More ...
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South Dakota Tourism Sets New Records in 2025

South Dakota’s tourism industry posted record numbers in 2025, continuing its role as a major economic engine for the state. According to an annual Tourism Economics study, the state welcomed 14.97 ...
Black Hills Pioneer

What $189M in rural healthcare funding may mean for SD

Rural South Dakotans may see incremental changes to their health care coverage in the next year after $189 million in funding ...
Rapid City Journal

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota announces re-election bid

"I don't know that the chapter has been closed on this yet," U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds told the Journal. A 2024 DOD report on the ...
Black Hills Pioneer

Bill transferring former Homestake Mine hydro plant in Spearfish Canyon passes House votes

The South Dakota House of Representatives sent a bill to the Senate by a vote of 60-9 on Tuesday that would transfer an old hydroelectric plant in Spearfish ...
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State Rundown 1/22: Cautious Tone Noticeable in Most Statehouses

Most states are adopting a very cautious approach so far this year as legislators begin their sessions and governors make ...