Kristi Noem, the firebrand South Dakota governor is set to go before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs for her confirmation hearing to be the Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem, the daughter of a farmer, is a former Congresswoman from South Dakota who ran for Governor in 2018.

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

People with immune system health problems continue to take precautions against COVID-19 five years into the pandemic.

South Dakota state government has met the December 31, 2024, deadline for obligating the more than $1 billion of aid received from the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. State Finance Commissioner Jim Terwilliger delivered the 27-page progress report on Thursday to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations.

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South Dakota has largely sustained pandemic-era gains in park visitation and license sales for hunting and fishing, according to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

President Joe Biden ends his term with a gulf between his policy record and his public reputation. The Democrat spent so much of his time addressing long-term priorities that many voters felt he did not adequately deal with more immediate problems like high inflation and illegal crossings at the U.S. border with Mexico.

The committee that will handle some of the most controversial education bills during the 2025 South Dakota Legislative session received an hour-long presentation by

America’s home prices have skyrocketed, far outpacing wage growth and inflation: U.S. home values have grown by more than 95%, while average hourly earnings saw a

America’s home prices have skyrocketed, far outpacing wage growth and inflation: U.S. home values have grown by more than 95%, while average hourly earnings saw a

Baker has now seen games at all 134 FBS programs and has been to 95 of 129 FCS schools — holding a “soft spot,” for FCS stadiums and teams.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior officials from President-elect Donald Trump's administration, including the majority of his designated Cabinet nominees, were at the White House on Wednesday to participate in a transition exercise hosted by President Joe Biden's team.