News across Minnehaha County
In photos: 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
Scenes from the 61st annual roundup attended by more than 20,000 tourists. "People that I talked to along the way were just super stoked."
Emmett Richard Sawalla, 74
LOWER BRULE – Emmett Richard (Booty) Sawalla 74, of Lower Brule SD passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls SD. Emmett was born September 10, 1953. Emmett, loving known as “Booty” was a gentle kind man who…
SD Humanities Council to host Festival of Books in October
Federal budget cuts reduce annual gathering from a weekend to one day in Sioux Falls. One featured author wrote about the history of Mount Rushmore.
USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD
Mail sent between South Dakota addresses often shipped out-of-state, contributing to long delivery times "below nationwide averages."
Fact brief: Do Independents and no-party voters outnumber Democrats in SD?
Voters are Independent/NPA if they write “Independent, I, Ind, no party affiliation, no party, no choice, nonpartisan or cross off the party.
Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 572: People and issues from the northeast
Unique glacial lake landscape brings unique qualities to northeast South Dakota, though many small towns face similar issues.
New home for healthcare
A building in the heart of Sioux Falls that will help SDSU crank out much-needed healthcare workers is now open. Staff, students, and alumni gathered Thursday, Sept. 17, for a...
Gophers rout Rabbits
Jackrabbit volleyball had a tough trip to Sioux Falls when they played in the South Dakota Lottery College Volleyball Classic as they went 0-2, losing to Washington and No. 14...
Engage South Dakota: News Watch wants to hear from you
Community engagement project will identify issues the entire state should know about, people whose voices aren't often heard and grassroots solutions to challenges through in-person visits, reader surveys and virtual gatherings.
Fact brief: Does SD have the most bison in the US?
Buffalo populations have rebounded after the animal was hunted to near-extinction in the 1800s.
South Dakotans asked to help in research of 'news deserts'
As a new foundation launches to help fund media organizations, two upcoming discussions will focus on how people get their news in order to ensure access to trusted information.
'250+ years of American civics and news'
Nonpartisan events include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.