State News - SD/MN

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As an intense arctic blast grips the region, AAA South Dakota is urging residents to take action to protect their vehicles and homes. Historically, temperature drops of this magnitude lead to a dramatic spike in emergency roadside assistance calls and a wave of costly home insurance claims.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State officials are outlining the rollout of Senate Bill 216, a legislative package passed during the 2025 Session designed to alleviate property tax burdens for owner-occupied properties.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - As organizations across South Dakota prepare for sweeping new federal digital accessibility standards, the University of South Dakota (USD) has launched a pioneering center to lead the state’s efforts in removing online barriers for individuals with disabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s tourism industry reached new heights in 2025, setting records for both visitation and visitor spending despite a shifting economic landscape.

Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - A federal jury in Minneapolis has convicted 35-year-old William Johnson for his role in a violent street gang and the August 2021 murder of an individual targeted during a gang-related retaliation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Mitchell, SD - Twenty-five elementary and middle school students from across South Dakota have qualified to compete in the South Dakota State Spelling Bee on Feb. 7. The competition will take place at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, with the winner advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Citing a downward trend in service performance and thousands of constituent complaints, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) is demanding accountability from the United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership. In a weekly column released Friday, Johnson issued a firm deadline for improvement, stating he will call for the resignation of Postmaster General David Steiner if meaningful changes are not seen by July 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Reliance, SD - A multi-vehicle collision claimed two lives and left several others injured on Friday afternoon in Lyman County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:44 p.m. on Interstate 90, five miles west of Reliance.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has officially unveiled the winners of its sixth annual Snowplow Naming Contest, adding 12 newly christened vehicles to its winter maintenance fleet.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially recognized the standout businesses of 2026, naming winners for its most prestigious annual honors. During the association’s conference in Pierre, awards were presented for Retailer of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Service.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has announced the election of Jason Harms as the organization’s new Board President. The transition took place during the association’s annual meeting held on Thursday in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – Yankton County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that a major bridge reconstruction project will begin Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, leading to a long-term closure of two key county highways.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP News) — A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman in the head.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A former head equestrian coach at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is facing a felony grand theft charge following allegations that she misused university and taxpayer resources for her personal benefit.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The 10th set of saturation patrols under Operation: Prairie Thunder (OPT) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The two-day operation in Brookings focused on interdicting criminal activity and enhancing road safety through shared regional resources.

South Dakota relies on certain fee revenue and federal dollars for projects to improve wildlife habitat, including grassland conservation. Now, organizers are looking at other states with more dynamic funding streams and wondering if the same can be done here.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is requesting assistance from the public to identify a commercial vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota is among a growing list of states warned they could lose millions in federal highway funding due to concerns over commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to immigrants.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced a new policy proposal on Thursday aimed at reducing property tax burdens for South Dakota homeowners. The plan, scheduled for implementation in 2027, focuses on affordability for seniors, families, and first-time buyers.