This year, South Dakota lawmakers went backward in pay. It was the first time they received less since 2018, when they agreed ...

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few ...

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said Sunday that Sen. John Thune (R-S.C.) will “be a great leader” for the Senate as Republicans in ...

Initiated Measure 29 appeared headed to defeat though few votes tallied in Minnehaha and Pennington counties early Wednesday.

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

Farm income, sales tax collections, job openings, unemployment, personal income and gross domestic product are among the top concerns. 'No red flags ... (but) a return to more of the normal.' ...

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced four finalists for the next leader of South Dakota Mines. The Rapid City Journal ...

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

If you make $70,000 a year living in South Dakota you will be taxed $7,660. Your average tax rate is 10.94% and your marginal tax rate is 22%. This marginal tax rate means that your immediate ...

South Dakota State football will take on North Dakota State in the Dakota Marker game on Saturday. ESPN2 will broadcast the 7 p.m. contest. The Jackrabbits (5-1) are coming off a 63-13 win over ...

What is now South Dakota was among the northern Plains land claimed by the French and sold to the U.S. in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Trio of Ballot Failures Leads ...