Lee Strubinger

The head of the South Dakota Investment Council says state assets are “very cautiously positioned” in the market right now. That update came during the latest executive board meeting of the state Legislature.

Membership of a legislative task force to take a comprehensive look at property taxes in the state is now set. The executive board approved the 18-members of the task force Wednesday.

The South Dakota Supreme Court has done a 180 on the constitutional provision that prohibits elected officials from authorizing contracts with the state. That’s according to Neil Fulton, dean of the USD Knudson School of Law, in a recent law review article "Assessing the Past and Future of Article III, Section 12 of the South Dakota Constitution."

There’s a fire that reoccurs in downtown Rapid City about every two years. But, Monday’s fire is a part of efforts at maintaining native foliage in a half-acre park.

The 2022 Democratic U.S. Senate candidate is officially declaring he’s seeking the seat, again.

Due to water levels in Pactola Reservoir, the City of Rapid City is implementing water restrictions a month early — starting May 1. It’s the first time in over 15 years the city has extended water conservation efforts.

The former Republican State Senator accused of inappropriately receiving federal COVID funds through her childcare business has defaulted on repaying the state.

A task force to find a path forward on building a new men’s prison agrees that the state of South Dakota needs to replace the 144-year-old building in Sioux Falls.

A task force looking to craft a proposal for a new men’s prison will weigh the pros and cons of 11 East River locations at its next meeting.

Republican Speaker of the House Jon Hansen says he’s running for governor on a wave of grassroots momentum. After much speculation, Hansen made the announcement official Thursday night in Sioux Falls.