About a dozen houses in Black Hawk, South Dakota, were evacuated after a sinkhole opened under the Hideaway Hills development ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Spread the loveSouth Dakota’s educational landscape continues to evolve, with many middle schools offering excellent programs and opportunities for students. As we look ahead to 2025, several schools ...

President-elect Donald Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, as he zeroes ...

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few ...

The Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey estimates more than 15.8 million Americans previously served.

Dusty Johnson and Kristie Fiegen easily won re-election to Congress and South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, respectively. But also on ballot measures, where progressive priorities such as ...

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

Brooklyn Meyer led South Dakota State’s dominant post performance at First Bank & Trust Arena, and the No. 21 Bluejays dropped their season opener 76-71 to the Jackrabbits — the preseason ...

Since technology is not going anywhere and does more good than harm, adapting is the best course of action. That is where The ...

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South Dakota's Education Secretary said a sense of "victim mentality" is sweeping South Dakota and the nation, and a new curriculum is meant to change that.