Jack Backman, a teenager from Harrisburg, South Dakota, set a new state record by catching a one-pound pumpkinseed fish in Wall Lake on June 18. Initially mistaking it for a crappie, Backman's catch surpassed the previous 50-year-old state record of 12 ounces after being officially weighed on a certified scale.
Republican backlash led to over $1 billion in federal funding cuts for public media, impacting South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). Despite layoffs and show cancellations, SDPB raised a record $8 million in private funds and secured state subsidies, allowing journalist Lori Walsh to return to air in a modified role.
Allison Brown and her husband saved over $200,000 by living in a 1,500-square-foot trailer for six years and then self-managing the construction of their 3,600-square-foot home in South Dakota, which cost $410,000. They also converted the trailer into an Airbnb for additional income.
South Dakota State Senator Thomas Pischke faces two felony counts for allegedly falsifying signatures to place candidates on Republican Party ballots without their knowledge. Pischke turned himself in, was released, and has stepped away from party duties ahead of a July 7 hearing, with his political future uncertain if convicted.
Two men, including Mark Milk whose life sentence was commuted by Gov. Kristi Noem, have been charged in the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. Her body was found in rural South Dakota after she went missing from Sioux Falls. Milk faces charges including drug delivery causing death, while Jon Rogness faces accessory charges.
Voters in six US states participated in primary elections on Tuesday, determining key matchups for the November midterms. Races included California's gubernatorial contest, Iowa's Senate and governor races, and competitive House battles in New Jersey, with potential historic implications in New Mexico.
Primary elections across six states reveal shifts in the political landscape. Key races include Iowa's Senate contest, a setback for Trump's endorsements in Iowa's gubernatorial primary, and a crucial House race in New Jersey. Democrats also nominated Deb Haaland for governor in New Mexico.
Six states, including California and Iowa, hold elections Tuesday. Competitive gubernatorial primaries in California and Iowa are drawing attention, with Democrats eyeing control of Congress. Key races include California's governor and House seats, Iowa's Senate and governor races, and contests in New Jersey and Montana.
A Chinese university student has been charged with photographing US military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska during a road trip. Tianrui Liang, 21, was arrested at JFK Airport on April 7 while attempting to return to Scotland after driving from Vancouver through Washington state to South Dakota and Nebraska.
A Chinese university student has been charged with unauthorised photography of US military aircraft in Nebraska during a road trip through several states, which included a stop at an air force base in South Dakota. Tianrui Liang, who is studying in Glasgow, was arrested at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on April 7 as he attempted to return to Scotland, court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York revealed. The 21-year-old has been charged with photographing defence...
