The bill would require the Ten Commandments be posted in each classroom in South Dakota's public schools. But it could face legal challenges.

Any product that contains cell-cultured protein without being clearly labeled as “cell-cultured” or “lab-grown” would be considered misbranded.

The South Dakota House of Representatives set aside political differences on Wednesday and found a topic that all of the lawmakers could agree on -- passing stronger laws dealing with an opioid-like drug extract known as kratom.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s heated rhetoric on immigration belies a stark economic reality in her own state: With unemployment at 1.9% — the lowest in the country — South Dakota faces an acute labor shortage and has grown increasingly dependent on the same migrants she may be tasked with deporting as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Kratom is known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects and is derived from the leaves of a tree in the coffee family, the Southeast Asian tree Mitragyna speciosa. This differs from another natural substance, cannabidiol (CBD), which comes from the cannabis plant called hemp.

USD then missed an open 3-pointer and a difficult – but makeable – layup in the final minute of the third that could’ve cut their deficit to just three heading into the fourth. Instead, they still trailed by eight.

Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, which would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon dioxide.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record numbers again last year. The state welcomed nearly 15 million visitors, a 1.4% increase from 2023. Tourism spending jumped over $5 billion, a 2.8% increase, generating nearly $400 million in state and local taxes.

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State visits UMKC after Oscar Cluff scored 21 points in South Dakota State's 84-70 victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Kangaroos have gone 7-1 at home. UMKC leads the Summit League in team defense, allowing 66.1 points while holding opponents to 43.0% shooting.

South Dakota State used a big fourth quarter to extend their Summit League winning streak to 53 by defeating St. Thomas 83-76 on Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena. The Jackrabbits trailed by four heading into the final stanza but outscored the Tommies 25-14 to pull away for the win,

South Dakota Mines students honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through the annual Day of Service food drive.

North Dakota hosts the South Dakota Coyotes after Mier Panoam scored 21 points in North Dakota's 76-72 win over the UMKC Kangaroos.