Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota: ‘A foundation upon which to build friendship and trust’

Today is Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota, which is described in state law as a legal holiday “dedicated to the remembrance of the great Native American leaders who contributed so much to the history of our state.” Gov. George S. Mickelson...

South Dakota’s First Lady seeking nominations for first ever South Dakota Rising Award

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota’s First Lady Sandy Rhoden is looking to recognize South Dakotans that bring a positive light to their communities. To do that she is seeking nominations for the first ever South Dakota Rising Award. There are...

Sioux Falls man sentenced to life in prison for triple homicide

A Sioux Falls man was sentenced to life in prison on three counts of first-degree murder, more than a year after he shot and killed three people while attending a bonfire. Justin Rackley will serve three consecutive life sentences without the...

Major rebuild of North Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls will restart next year

It’s been a long wait. The City of Sioux Falls told Minnehaha County commissioners last week they plan on restarting the reconstruction of Minnesota Avenue next year with a bid letting likely in January. City of Engineer Andy Berg is scheduled to...

Mammogram screening locations in the Sioux Falls area

Health officials urge women to schedule mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in South Dakota. South Dakota's "All Women Count!" program offers free or low-cost...

Hydrant parties provide free summer fun for Rapid City residents

Hydrant parties have been seen throughout South Dakota as a great way to connect with the community. When Lindsey Myers, Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation specialist, was looking for new events that had never been done or had not been done in...

Only in South Dakota: Hilarious and Clever Halloween Costume Ideas

Still trying to figure out what you will be for Halloween this year? Well, here's an idea: look to our state for inspiration. South Dakota can give you lots of ideas for a Halloween costume. 10 South Dakota-Themed Halloween Costumes That’ll Steal...

Sioux Falls ‘Paint The Plow’ Event Turns Winter Tools Into Art On Wheels

Kiddos across the Sioux Empire traded in their crayons for paintbrushes this past weekend, and their canvases were a bit bigger than usual. On Saturday, October 11, the annual “Paint the Plow” event took over the Great Plains Zoo parking lot in...

Federal jury finds Rapid City man guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor; Arrest made in connection with multi-agency sex trafficking operation during the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sept. 2025: A jury has convicted Brandon Bishop, age 38, of Rapid City, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following a two-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City. The verdict was returned on September 23, 2025. The...

Philip among FFA chapters receiving service-learning project grants from South Dakota FFA Foundation

The FFA motto all FFA members learn includes the words,” Living to Serve”, making service a core value taught to SD’s over 10,000 high school Agriculture Education students through their FFA participation. The SD FFA Foundation recognizes the...

Rapid City Police Arrest Teen on Drug and Firearm Charges

Rapid City police arrested 18-year-old Trevor Firstintrouble on October 9 following a late-night patrol in the 300 block of E. Adams Street. Just before 11 p.m., officers encountered Firstintrouble during an extra patrol in the area. During the...

Rapid City Transit Reports Strong September Ridership, Driven by Youth Program

The Rapid City Transit System recorded more than 25,000 passenger trips in September, marking the second-highest September ridership total in the past six years. A key contributor to the increase was the ‘Youth Ride Free’ program, which accounted...

South Dakota Bands Shine at Youth in Music Championships; Sioux Falls Lincoln Takes Second

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (MITCHELLNOW) Several South Dakota high school marching bands took top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Out of 34 bands from several states, Sioux Falls Lincoln High...

Trav’s Outfitter opens Rapid City store with focus on service, craftsmanship, and community

RAPID CITY, S.D. — After more than 40 years in the apparel and footwear business, Watertown-based entrepreneur Travas Uthe is bringing his blue-collar retail philosophy west. Tyler Mathieson/NewsCenter1 Trav’s Outfitter has opened a new location...

Why Does Sioux Falls Has Some of the Worst Hair in America?

Most times when Sioux Falls is recognized as being among the Top 40 cities in America, it's cause for celebration. But not in this case. South Dakota's largest city is one of the places with some of the worst hair in the country, and you can blame...

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Triple Murder at Bonfire

A Lincoln County judge has sentenced 32-year-old Justin Rackley of Sioux Falls to three life terms without parole for killing three people at a 2024 bonfire. By Freddi Hammer October 13, 2025 5:54 am SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Sioux Falls...

NDN Collective to host Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - NDN collective is hosting their annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration with a march and free concert at Main Street Square in Rapid City. Doctor Valeriah Big Eagle and Taylor Gunhammer joined us live with the latest on...

Sioux Falls man sentenced to life in prison for triple murder

October 13, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–A Sioux Falls man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was found guilty of killing three people in June of 2024. Justin Rackley was sentenced last week to three life sentences, with an additional...

Man Receives Three Life Sentences for Triple Homicide in Sioux Falls

A man accused in the killings of three people at a house party last year in South Dakota has received multiple life sentences in connection with the shooting deaths. A man accused in the killings of three people at a house party last year in South...

Sioux Falls elementary school will close after all

October 13, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Christ the King Elementary School in Sioux Falls will be closing, after all. Dakota News Now has obtained a letter from the O’Gorman Catholic Schools Board of Directors that was sent to parents, explaining that...