Who is South Dakota's richest person?

With a net worth of $2.1 billion, T. Denny Sanford is the richest person in South Dakota, according to Forbes' list of the wealthiest people in each state. Sanford, 89, owns First Premier Bank, which has only 17 branches but is one of the largest …

An Underground Lab in South Dakota Could be Key in Advancing Geothermal Energy

SURF has hosted a series of geothermal initiatives over the last decade, the latest is the Center for Understanding Subsurface Signals and Permeability (CUSSP). The multi-institutional project, led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  and funded by …

10 Poisonous South Dakota Plants You Should Definitely Avoid!

Thursday Forecast: Very strong winds for most of western South Dakota today, gusts reaching up to 60-70 mph.

BLACK HILLS REGION, S.D. AND W.Y. — Any areas not in either the High Wind Warning or Wind Advisory could still see gusts up to 35-50 mph. Highs will remain in the 50s and 60s. Widespread showers are likely for northwestern to central SD, while other areas …

Today in History: Days after ‘Zip to Zap,’ residents steel themselves for ‘Whip to White’ in South Dakota

On this date in 1969, students from South Dakota State University planned a mass gathering in White, S.D., aiming to "drink the town dry" in a beer-fueled event reminiscent of the recent Zap, N.D. fiasco. Here's the complete story as it …

Bashful Bison South Dakota Market to open second set of doors

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Bashful Bison South Dakota Market is preparing to open its second location, this time in Timmons Market. The loved Rapid City deli and eatery opened four years ago on Main Street. Last year, they moved to share a building with …

Local elections in South Dakota see low turnout, advocates say

From mayoral to school board races, many communities across South Dakota held local elections this week. While off-year elections at the national level see significantly lower turnout, voting advocates say that’s nothing compared to off-year, local …

Assets climbed for trusts based in South Dakota

<p>PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- There weren't quite as many trust companies chartered in South Dakota last year, but their total assets rose more than $100 billion.</p> <p>That's according to a report delivered on Wednesday to the …

South Dakota News Watch Fact Brief

Body Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the highest number of gaming machines per capita?  Yes. South Dakota has the highest number of gaming machines per capita, tied with Nevada, Oklahoma and Montana, according to a 2025 analysis by WalletHub. Video …

Motorcyclist killed in central North Dakota crash

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Morton County, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported Thursday, May 15. According to a release from the Highway Patrol, a 52-year-old Carson, North Dakota, man was traveling south on Highway …