Officials Clarify: Can You Buy Delta-8 or Delta-9 in South Dakota?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — As interest in hemp-based products continues to grow nationwide, South Dakota officials are reminding residents that delta-8 and delta-9 THC products remain illegal unless purchased through the state’s regulated medical marijuana …

South Dakota Senator John Thune defends science and free speech

3rd inmate to die within two days at the South Dakota Penitentiary

Early frost changes outlook for some corn and soybeans in south central North Dakota

LINTON, N.D. — While many of the corn and soybean fields in Emmons County are still green and lush and growing, some nearby fields — especially in low spots or near water — are dried up, the result of early frosts in late August and the first week of …

Drought Conditions Improve Across South Dakota

The latest drought monitor report showed vast improvement thanks to much needed rains in the central part of South Dakota. Tuesday’s report showed just under 82 percent of the state is drought free compared to 73 percent a week ago. Areas reporting severe …

South Dakota's Incarceration Rate Among World's Highest, Report Finds

South Dakota incarcerates residents at a rate of 812 per 100,000 people—placing it among the highest in the world, according to new data from the Prison Policy Initiative. That figure exceeds the incarceration rates of nearly every democratic nation. …

Three South Dakota prison inmates have died this week

September 26, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Three inmates died on three consecutive days at the South Dakota State Penitentiary this week, continuing an uptick in deaths within the state’s prison system. The week began with the Monday death of 57-year-old Keith …

UND volleyball upsets South Dakota in conference opener

GRAND FORKS — The UND volleyball program opened Summit League play Thursday night by stopping a long losing streak to South Dakota. UND beat South Dakota 25-23, 25-20, 15-25, 26-24 to end a 15-match losing streak to USD dating back to the 2015 season. …

Ag industry in South Dakota faces volatility

Tariffs and an international trade war are creating significant volatility within South Dakota's agricultural industries. Livestock producers are seeing record-high prices, while many soybean and corn farmers face potential financial disaster. Some …

South Dakota Coyotes Fall to North Dakota in League Opener 3-1

South Dakota suffered a setback in its Summit League opener against North Dakota, losing 3-1 (23-25, 20-25, 25-15, 24-26) at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Although both teams had relatively close hitting percentages, North Dakota outperformed South …