News across Minnehaha County
Lady Tigers run into stiff competition at Pentagon
Running into some of the toughest competition they will see all year, the Lady Tigers went 1-4 at the Pentagon High School Volleyball Tournament in Sioux Falls on Saturday. Meeting up with 19-3 St. Thomas More, the Lady Tigers were defeated 25-22, 25-17. St. Thomas More, ranked…
Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city
Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan.
Brandon student to represent SD in National Civics Bee
The annual competition will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Washington. Viewers can watch Chloe Dabney and other middle schoolers from across the nation compete live.
Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?
The request was over Amendment L, which would require that any proposed amendment to the South Dakota Constitution receive at least 60% of the vote to pass.
Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape
Why the state park is auctioning off more bison than usual following the annual roundup, and how tourists have helped shape the event.
Jacks win Summit opener
Following a disappointing 0-2 weekend in Sioux Falls, the South Dakota State Volleyball team came out impressively as they brought brooms with them down I-29, coming away with a sweep...
Local talent takes the stage
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise If you’ve not been to a live theater production lately, or ever, this fall gives you two good reasons to go.Actors and musicians with Moody County ties are part of Masquerade in Sioux Falls, while a cast of 45 local and regional performers…
Fact brief: Were some Pokemon cards produced in South Dakota?
The trading card game is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 and is more popular than ever.
Free training this week on South Dakota's juvenile laws
Hour-long virtual session on Friday, Oct. 2, is open to journalists, students, court staff and members of the public interested in how the state's juvenile justice system works.
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.