Jackie Hendry

Former state USDA Rural Development director to run for US House

The first-of-its-kind program has seen success in its first twelve years, but the co-chair of Project Rural Justice sees opportunities for continued innovation.

Kellie Wasko submitted her resignation to Governor Larry Rhoden on Monday.

The Governor's Office will submit an application to a new federal program later this fall that could bring $100 million to improve rural healthcare.

When the Mitchell Fire and EMS department considered ending services for people outside city limits, first responders had to rally support for a new tax to keep the service running.

Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins. The most common challenge is finding adequate workforce.

The first leg of a new hiking and biking trail along Highway 14 will materialize just east of De Smet this summer from the edge of town to the Big Slough immortalized in the "Little House on the Prairie" series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Organizers hope it eventually grows into a statewide byway.

While the short-term rental industry represents a business opportunity for local property owners, others worry vacation rentals contribute to the region’s housing shortage.

Rather than waiting for veto day on March 31, House lawmakers upheld Gov.Rhoden's veto of HB 1132 on Thursday.

Gov. Larry Rhoden has vetoed a bill extending child care assistance to child care employees. It’s his first veto this session.