South Dakota humane society will let you name a litter box after your ex
The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in South Dakota is letting anyone feeling vindictive this Valentine’s Day to name a litter box after their ex.
South Dakota governor calls new Georgia senators communists
A day after she called for peace and healing following the riots at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem called Georgia’s two incoming Democratic senators communists.
Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.
Sheriff: South Dakota AG reported hitting deer, but actually hit and killed man
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
460,000 vehicles tallied during South Dakota Sturgis rally
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
Double-amputee veteran skydives above Sturgis rally with giant US flag, Trump 2020 parachute
"You know it is so exhilarating to be an inspiration to a lot of them,” he said. “Some are looking for hope. Hope for despondent, courage to the timid, and strength to the weak.”
Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands
Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.
South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report
An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Antonin Scalia, Jackie Robinson among those picked for Trump’s ‘National Garden’ of heroes
President Trump on Friday announced the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes to pay tribute to historically significant Americans -- a garden that will include former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and baseball star Jackie Robinson among past presidents, anti-slavery advocates and others.
Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests
Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.
Woman admits to kicking, stomping on 5-year-old boy, killing him, police say
Julia Lee Carter is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and abuse or cruelty to a minor.
Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
Paving company awards $10 million in holiday bonuses
A Sioux Falls company has awarded holiday bonuses its 120 employees likely won’t forget.
Pilot, 2 children among 9 killed in South Dakota plane crash
Officials say nine people were killed in a plane crash in South Dakota Saturday, including the pilot and two children.
‘Meth. We’re on it’: People have mixed feelings about South Dakota’s new anti-drug campaign
South Dakota's latest anti-drug campaign slogan, “Meth. We’re On It,” has not been as well received as originally hoped.