South Dakota’s anti-crime offensive: Gov. Larry Rhoden unveils Operation Prairie Thunder in Sioux Falls, mobilizing Highway Patrol troopers, National Guard helicopters, parole agents, and ICE support to interdict drugs, target gangs, and apprehend absconders — find out how it works.
South Dakota’s property tax overhaul: A new task force is considering replacing homeowner property taxes with a flat $1.50 transaction fee and expanded sales levies to slash bills by half — learn what’s at stake.
Where does your state rank: A new Wallet Hub study compares healthcare cost, quality and outcomes across all 50 states—Minnesota lands third, Iowa fourth and South Dakota tenth — find out where yours falls.
First antelope hunt since 2016: Custer State Park will offer just five buck licenses for an Oct. 4–19 season after counts rose to 123 pronghorn — find out how to apply.
Astrophotography for Every Budget: South Dakota’s famously dark summer skies and modern smartphone Night modes let you capture the Milky Way—and the Perseids meteor shower peaking August 12th–13th—easier than ever — find out how.
Other South Dakota headlines this week
- Chislic beckons travelers to South Dakota
- Eight ideal South Dakota communities for 2025
- South Dakota loses all drought designations
- Jackrabbits live White’s legacy every play
- South Dakota Discovery Center unveils space exhibit
- Redfield rebuilds housing stock lot by lot
