Doeden leads GOP governor primary in new South Dakota poll
Businessman Toby Doeden has taken a narrow lead in South Dakota's Republican primary for governor, according to a new KELOLAND Media Group/Emerson College poll. Doeden draws 26% support among likely GOP voters, ahead of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson at 23%, a reversal from March when Johnson led. Gov. Larry Rhoden follows at...
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Police seek suspects in late-night casino robbery
Police are searching for two men following an armed robbery reported late Monday night at a casino on Jackson Boulevard. Officers were dispatched around 11:25 p.m. May 19 to the business at 4116 Jackson Blvd. after receiving a report that a robbery had just occurred, according to authorities. Witnesses told police that...
7h ago
Hearing on Black Hills uranium project paused after legal session
A state board has paused a hearing on a proposed uranium exploration project in the southern Black Hills after entering a private session to discuss legal matters according to reporting from South Dakota Search Light. The Board of Minerals and Environment was in its third day of hearings on an application to drill for ...
7h ago
Nearly $50K awarded to expand school agriculture programs
The South Dakota Department of Education has awarded nearly $50,000 in Farm to School grants to six programs aimed at expanding access to local foods and agricultural education. The grants, distributed through the department's Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services, support efforts to increase schools' capacity...
7h ago
South Dakota Regents outline AI strategy for public universities
The South Dakota Board of Regents has outlined a new strategy aimed at positioning the state's public universities as leaders in artificial intelligence adoption. The plan focuses on preparing students, faculty and staff for an AI-driven workforce while strengthening the competitiveness of the state's higher education ...
7h ago
World/National Headlines
Iran's Military Rebuild Raises New Concern During Ceasefire
Iran is moving to rebuild parts of its military production network faster than U.S. officials initially expected, according to a new CNN report citing...
10h ago
Ukraine Outpacing Russia in Battlefield Innovation, Says Ex-U.S. Official
Russia's war in Ukraine is entering a more difficult phase for Moscow, according to Brett McGurk, a former senior U.S. national security official who ...
May 20, 2026
Trump Delays Planned Strikes on Iran to Allow Room for Peace Talks
Following a report from CNN, President Donald Trump said he will hold off on attacking Iran while diplomatic talks continue, leaving a military option...
May 19, 2026
Trump Weighs Next Steps on Iran Following High-Stakes China Summit
According to CNN, President Trump is considering whether to increase pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. Administration officials...
May 18, 2026
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After Historic 11-Month Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, after an 11-month deployment that became one of the most demanding stretches for the aircraft ca...
May 17, 2026









