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.

Mentoring could be the key to reducing crime and building stronger communities, according to Sioux Falls leaders and organizers of TeamMates Mentoring.

South Dakota Voices for Peace wants people to know their rights when it comes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Hundreds of people gathered in South Dakota on Wednesday for a hearing regarding a second attempt by Summit Carbon Solutions to gain a permit for the project.

A group of advocates in the state wants to ensure those who do not speak English as their first language can get the news too.

According to Kittleson & Associates, a firm that maintains a live database of roundabouts across the U.S., South Dakota is sitting at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 18 roundabouts statewide. Meanwhile, our friends in North Dakota are showing off with 64. Ouch.

Despite the slow developments in this case, Addison's family has not given up on their search efforts. Throughout various social media posts, Addison's family has shared their worries and grief throughout local South Dakota communities. However, the family has decided "to go into further extremes" to find Addison.

It’s clear the groundswell of support has come from Noem’s administration, Republican leaders in the capitol and more conservative education groups.

The Denny Sanford PREMIER Center is proud to welcome back country superstar Jason Aldean! He's bringing his 2025 Full Throttle Tour to the Sioux Falls stage.

The committee deferred a vote on a school choice bill for one week so it can get a definitive answer on how much the proposal would cost the state.

Finance website WalletHub reports that Sioux Falls has the best job market in South Dakota, and 58th best in the country. Job opportunities, employment growth and average starting salaries were the criteria for the ranking. Rapid City also made the list, coming in at 89th of 138 cities

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