News across Greater Sioux Falls
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…
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...
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.
Jasper Council approves temporary help following resignation
The Jasper City Council during a special Sept. 24 meeting voted to pay former city clerk/treasurer Trinidad Garcia $21 an hour to help with the 2027 budget and levy following the resignation of Renae Jennings. The City Council also voted to accept the resignation of Jennings from…
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.
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.
Jasper City Council approves 15% preliminary levy increase
Jasper City Council members during a special Sept. 15 meeting approved a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $305,321.61, which would be an increase of 15% over the 2026 levy. Prior to approving the preliminary levy, the City Council spent about an hour reviewing the proposed…
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."
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper City Council
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for Jasper City Council. In next…