Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The ongoing political debate surrounding South Dakota's initiated measure process intensified today as the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) sharply criticized a new proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Rick Weiland.

Northeast Radio SD News – Roberts County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the names of the individuals involved in the fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred one mile east of Claire City on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the conviction of Ronald Peter Clemensen of Conde, South Dakota, on multiple counts of theft by exploitation related to the financial abuse of his elderly mother.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - With holiday retail sales projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, AAA South Dakota is urging shoppers to make safety their top priority when navigating crowded parking lots and roadways this Black Friday and throughout the holiday season.

Federal tariffs imposed in 2025 added seven-tenths of a percentage point to consumer inflation by September, increasing costs for South Dakota households already squeezed by sluggish economic growth, according to a National Bureau of Economic Research study released this month.

Signs are pointing to South Dakota having more serious talks about protecting the state's waterways from agriculture runoff. That has conservationists feeling hopeful, even with political complications. The legislature's Executive Board received a water quality update last week. For rivers and streams, nearly 80 percent of the stretches evaluated don't support one or more of their beneficial uses, like swimming or fishing.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Recent survey data from the Mid-America region indicates the economy is navigating significant financial pressures, particularly in the agricultural sector. The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), which tracks the farm-dependent economy across a 10-state region, fell to its lowest level since May 2020 in October 2025. This contraction is fueled by farmland prices sinking below growth-neutral levels and a multi-year decline in farm equipment

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a proposed nationwide settlement with Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, a subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies Inc., to resolve alleged violations of the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.

Northeast Radio SD News - Iroquois, SD - A Saturday night shooting incident at a home in Iroquois resulted in one man being injured and another being arrested, according to a release from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering organization operating between California and South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the creation of a new Advisory Task Force Committee on Open Meetings Laws, which will convene for its first meeting on Tuesday, November 25, in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has approved three new strategic initiatives to support nonprofit organizations across the state. Beginning in January 2026, the foundation will open funding opportunities focused on Child Wellbeing, Housing, and Workforce Development.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging holiday shoppers to remain vigilant against fraud as the shopping season intensifies, warning that scammers are as active as ever.

Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of an Aurora man Friday night in Beresford.

Northern Plains News is launching a new election-analysis project that uses modeled simulations to show how South Dakota’s major 2026 races behave under shifting turnout and support patterns.

Northeast Radio SD News - Aurora, SD - Two drivers were treated for injuries following a two-vehicle collision and rollover south of Aurora on Wednesday morning. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash occurred at approximately 7:04 a.m. on November 19 at the intersection of SD Highway 324 and 476th Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As winter weather approaches, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is teaming up with the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS) to host a Pre-Winter Travel and Safety Webinar for the public.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden officially launched his campaign for a full term as Governor of South Dakota on Tuesday, announcing his bid to a crowd gathered in the lobby of the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - More than 130 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company (SMC), based in Mitchell, have been activated for federal service in support of overseas operations.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating the suspected drug overdose death of an inmate at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield.