Some Republican lawmakers are trying to make the petition process more difficult in South Dakota, where a ballot initiative process allows residents to adopt new laws. One proposal in the ...

As the push-and-pull battle over direct democracy in South Dakota continues, Leach said "we plan to keep fighting to preserve the rights of citizens to propose and vote on the laws they're going ...

As the push-and-pull battle over direct democracy in South Dakota continues, Leach said “we plan to keep fighting to preserve the rights of citizens to propose and vote on the laws they’re ...

Parkside Place in Watertown, South Dakota, is one of three properties in the city developed by Fargo developer Jesse Craig that are now the subject of a legal battle with the bank that financed ...

The fire happened around noon at 1951 E 73rd Place in the city's South Shore neighborhood, officials said. Fire officials said the fire extended to all three floors of the apartment building.

As we near the 6-month mark since flood waters forever changed the landscape of the McCook Lake community in North Sioux City, South Dakota, many residents are still wondering what happened ...

The firebrand governor rose to prominence during COVID-19. Kristi Noem, South Dakota's firebrand Republican governor, faced questioning Friday at her confirmation hearing to be secretary of ...

Ballot Measure Battle Could Curtail South Dakota's Direct Democracy Has South Dakota soured on direct democracy? The answer to that question will be partly answered during the 2025 legislative ...

PIERRE — South Dakota's nine tribes are projecting a message ... Wahpeton Oyate explained the need tribe by tribe: the Crow Creek Sioux only has three officers, and the Lower Brule and Yankton ...

Allies of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem are celebrating her as the "definition of South Dakota toughness" as critics lampoon the Trump administration official for ...