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T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record
Skeleton judged to be one of the largest and most complete ever unearthed was excavated on a ranch in South Dakota
They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk. It’s a heightened concern for the estimated million-plus farmworkers who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, as new work requirements kick in for the federal-state healthcare […]
Doug Grow: a MinnPost pioneer who scrutinized the powerful across sports, news and politics
Doug Grow, part of the original crew of MinnPost journalists, was a South Dakota-bred populist who started as a Watertown paperboy.
Opening weekend at North Dakota Horse Park brings action, family-friendly entertainment
Park staff say they've moved more of the races to Friday evenings to beat extreme heat and to catch folks before they go on weekend summer getaways.
SDSU Dairy Quiz Bowl Team Places First at American Dairy Science Association Annual Conference
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University Dairy Quiz Bowl Team claimed the top spot at the American Dairy Science Association's Annual Meeting in...
Taylor Frankie Paul reportedly filming again on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
Embattled reality star Taylor Frankie Paul reportedly back in front of the cameras for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ four months after video surfaced of her throwing a chair at her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
How North Dakota Finally Built Theodore Roosevelt's New Library
Doug Burgum, Kelly Armstrong and Kevin Cramer discuss the state's biggest new landmark and the politics of the moment.
NDSU Announces EA Sports College Football 27 High Roller Challenge
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University is embarking upon its first season of FBS football with the EA Sports College Football 27 High Roller Challenge. ...
NDSU awarded $1.9 million for science research
The National Science Foundation awarded $1.9 million to North Dakota State University.
Construction to Begin on I-94 Business Loop Near Valley City
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NDDOT) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a structure replacement project along the Interstate 94 Business Loop, east of Valley City, on Monday, July 6. Improvements include replacing the
'How Do I Keep Going:?' Farmer Mental Health Solutions Available In South Dakota
Mental health concerns are not a new issue among agricultural communities. However, accessing care remains an obstacle.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list: Every celebrity spotted at the star-studded MSG celebration
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden drew a star-studded guest list, from Selena Gomez and Bradley Cooper to Dakota Johnson and Ed Sheeran. Here's who was spotted arriving.
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up
President Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota for a speech and fireworks at Mount Rushmore on Friday night
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up
President Donald Trump is heading to South Dakota for a speech and fireworks at Mount Rushmore on Friday night
Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota
The facility's grand opening is July Fourth, but Trump visited Wednesday to see the library and to speak to a crowd at a nearby amphitheater
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's N. Dakota trip
It has luxury features like plush carpets, lie-flat seats, wood paneling and a presidential seal on the seat belts
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's N. Dakota trip
It has luxury features like plush carpets, lie-flat seats, wood paneling and a presidential seal on the seat belts
The new Pac-12 Conference officially launches with the addition of seven full-time members
July 1, 2026 — Today, seven new full-time member institutions officially join the Pac-12 Conference, including Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State. With the additions, the new Pac-12 features nine full-time members and is set to compete in its first season with the 2026-27 campaign. The league also officially welcomed 12 new affiliate members today across five Olympic sports, including baseball (Dallas Baptist), men’s soccer (Cal Baptist, Cal Poly, UC Riverside, UC San Diego), women’s gymnastics (Southern Utah), women’s swimming (Cal Baptist) and wrestling (Air Force, Northern Colorado, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, South Dakota State). In addition to official member admissions and the launch of the new Pac-12, and amid celebrations across new member communities, the league also made a series of other announcements related to its basketball tournaments, its official sports sponsorship and championships and a special edition content series in promotion of its first football season.
North Dakota opens wellness equipment funding opportunity for rural hospitals | Health and Human Services North Dakota
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.Applications are now open for the Hospital Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing resources to help rural North Dakota hospitals create healthier workplaces and support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their workforce.
How South Dakota schools are shifting to 'science of reading'
South Dakota is retraining teachers in the 'science of reading' to help students master foundational skills. Here’s how.
Strike out the Stigma initiative partners with teams for veteran mental health
A North Dakota insurance company is stepping up to the plate to promote mental health.
Burcum: Sanford Health got what it wanted. Now comes the moment of truth.
From columnist Jill Burcum: The South Dakota health system has spent a decade trying to crack the Twin Cities health care market. With the North Memorial deal, it now has a chance to prove itself.
House Republican reacts to changing politics under Trump
Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson spoke to NBC News' Garrett Haake about his recent loss in the primary to become the governor of South Dakota, and how he feels about the current political environment under President Trump.
Registration open for 2026 Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference | Health and Human Services North Dakota
Registration is now open for the sixth annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 at the Bismarck Event Center and online through a livestream option.The main conference will take place Sept. 15-17, with optional pre- and post-conference sessions offered Sept. 14 and Sept. 17.More than 1,400 in-person attendees and hundreds of virtual participants are expected to take part in keynote presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities focused on behavioral health, child welfare, suicide prevention and youth development.
North Dakota State Fair 2026: Food, Entertainment, Pride of Dakota Festival, Contests, and More
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — There are now three weeks until this year’s North Dakota State Fair kicks off, and the Fair is including America’s 250th birthday. The fair is an official partner of…
South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by just two votes in shockingly close race, recount expected
The Sioux Falls mayoral runoff contest shockingly resulted in just a two-vote margin separating the candidates out of more than 36,000 ballots cast.
South Dakota business bankruptcies down, but closures and farm reorgs up
While post-pandemic Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings in South Dakota are down, the number of business closures and Chapter 12 filings, common with farmers, have risen.
Business bankruptcies down but closures and farm reorgs up
Between 2019 to 2026, 292 businesses in South Dakota filed for bankruptcy.
Board names interim president of North Dakota State College of Science
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Lisa Karch as interim president of the North Dakota State College of Science.
Backed by threat of clawbacks, feds wield tight grip on $50B rural health fund
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz praised states’ plans when announcing the rural health program awards last year and said his agency would help states “turn their ideas into lasting improvements for rural families.” But state officials and healthcare leaders said it’s also clear the agency wants to encourage specific policy changes and hold states accountable to the promises they made and rules they agreed to follow.
There’s a disturbance in the force of South Dakota politics
Traditions and norms we thought we could count on are being shattered. Political party members are turning against each other.
Public invited to trivia with scientists gathering from around the world in Lead
Dakota Shivers Brewing in Lead will host a series of pub talks and trivia nights featuring physicists from the workshop posing science-related questions.
Father & son hooked on the family business
The father and son duo at Dakota Angler are helping other families get ready for Father’s Day fishing trips.
UND Athletics, Midco Sports extend broadcast and sponsorship partnership
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota alongside Midco Sports announced on Thursday, June 18 the renewal of their Television and Multimedia Production and Broadcast Agreement, continuing a long-standing partnership that delivers high-quality coverage of UND Athletics to viewers across the country.
Best states to visit and places to skip, from frequent US traveler
Last year, my husband and I traveled across the US, visiting 29 states including Michigan, Vermont, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Idaho.
North Dakota judicial nominee questioned on political views during Senate hearing
A North Dakota federal judge nominated to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals answered pointed questions from U.S. senators Wednesday about whether judges should speak out on political issues.
Family business grows from one man, one machine to major name in packaging industry
They moved from Minnesota to South Dakota, saw a manufacturing market opportunity -- and evolved into a national leader in their industry.
Platner wins Maine primary to challenge Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
Conference tackles challenges of health care workforce
Strengthening North Dakota’s health care workforce is the goal of multiple programs at UND, speakers say at Dakota Conference on Rural Health
Live Results: North Dakota midterm primaries
North Dakota’s lone U.S. House member faces a partial rematch of her 2024 nomination race in a state primary on Tuesday.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.
Mosquito bite prevention remains best defense against West Nile virus | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds people that preventing mosquito bites is the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus. Although no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported to HHS so far this year, there is a risk of contracting the disease anytime mosquitoes are active.
Community paramedic program answers call for access to care
In Bismarck, North Dakota, a community paramedic program has shortened the distance between patients and providers.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota’s state primary
North Dakota’s Republican congresswoman Julie Fedorchak faces a partial rematch of her 2024 nomination race in a state primary on Tuesday
Walking Forward cancer program returns to Monument Health after decades serving Native communities
Walking Forward is returning to Monument Health, continuing its work to reduce cancer disparities through navigation, education and screenings for Native communities in western South Dakota.
The Bidens Return With New Book and South Dakota Speech Targeting Trump
The re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on.
North Dakota Found Guilty of Tampering Violations
The Hawks will face a series of minor repercussions.
North Dakota Today - Harmon Entertainment, more than a DJ
recurring recording of North Dakota Today on KVLY
‘No known exposures’ after measles detected in Brookings county child, health department says
South Dakota health officials have flagged the state’s ninth case of measles this year, according to the state Health Department.
The Republican lawmakers who tried to modify abortion bans and became political targets
At least four Republican lawmakers across the country have lost reelection bids after anti-abortion groups and key party allies backed their challengers instead. Two others face contested primaries, including one in North Dakota.
Harrisburg tops O'Gorman in South Dakota state softball quarterfinals
No. 2 Harrisburg worked out of a bases-loaded, no-out situation in the top of the seventh to beat No. 7 O'Gorman in the Class AA state quarterfinals.
Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heading to runoff as businessman Toby Doeden projected to advance
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction after six states including California and Iowa cast ballots
All the latest results and updates as New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana also vote in primaries
Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries
South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday
Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire
Other races also taking place in state as well as primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa and Montana
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch
Six states will hold primaries on Tuesday: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Will a Democrat advance in California’s governor’s race? Can Spencer Pratt advance in the contest for Los Angeles mayor? And who will Iowa Democrats nominate in their push to flip a Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst?
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch
Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow.
With data centers, skepticism is not anti-business
Skepticism is not anti-business. It is risk assessment — and it may be the last remaining form of practical conservatism in politics.
Proposed Indigenous medical school aims to boost Native physician numbers
As of 2024, 0.3% of practicing physicians in the nation were Native American. A proposed Indigenous School of Medicine in Rapid City could help change that.
Small business owner says AI is helping fill gaps as employers struggle to find workers
The Audio Garage owner Nick Paulson joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss building a successful vehicle customization business in North Dakota and how AI is helping address workforce challenges.
SURF, School of Mines researchers make potential climate science, microbiology breakthrough
A graduate student working a late night in a lab at the South Dakota School of Mines may have made a discovery that could have serious implications for microbiology and climate science.
Federal appeals court asked to weigh in on lawsuit over North Dakota political ad law
The Burleigh County State's Attorney's Office wants a federal appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit against the office accusing it of free speech violations.
America's 250th brings exclusive merchandise to area retailer
South Dakota's America250 flag is selling fast – and there's only one place to buy it.
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments | WWJ Newsradio 950
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments | Talk 1370
Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments.
North Dakota Rural Health Awards recipients named
Dr. Erika Stein of Northwood Deaconess Health Center and Shawnda Schroeder of the UND Department of Indigenous Health are among the awardees.
North Dakota launches initiative focused on suicide prevention support and training for rural healthcare providers | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.The initiative will support rural and tribal healthcare providers in implementing standardized suicide risk screening, follow-up care after suicide attempts and improved referral pathways into mental health and behavioral healthcare services.
S.D. counters trend in business bankruptcies
Business bankruptcy filings in the U.S. have surpassed pre-pandemic levels and are rising in many states -- but not in South Dakota.
Paleontology rocked by discovery of organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that dinosaur fossils may still contain traces of their original proteins, overturning a long-standing belief that fossilization destroys all organic material. In a remarkably well-preserved Edmontosaurus fossil from South Dakota, researchers detected remnants of collagen — the main protein found in bone — using advanced techniques including mass spectrometry and protein sequencing.
HHS expands access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through telehealth | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) FamilyFirst Services now offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through telehealth by an approved provider to eligible families.Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based program for children ages 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers. It is designed to improve child behavior, strengthen parenting skills and build healthier parent-child relationships.
Nebraska softball named big winner by USA TODAY Sports for postseason
The Nebraska softball team will open the tournament against the South Dakota Coyotes (20-34-1) on Friday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Coyotes selected to the Lincoln Regional
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — The South Dakota softball program will be heading to Lincoln, Nebraska for the Lincoln Regional in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament. After winning the program’s first-ever Summit League Tournament title, the Coyotes will partake in their first-ever NCAA Tournament in program history – in Division I or Division II – since the program […]
Jackrabbits close home slate with comeback win
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — South Dakota State scored six times in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 7-3, series-clinching victory over St. Thomas in the finale of a three-game Summit League baseball series Sunday afternoon at Erv Huether Field. The Jackrabbits improved to 20-27 overall and 11-12 in league play. St. […]
Women encouraged to prioritize their health and well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota
May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.
North Memorial plans merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health
The health systems plan a $600 million investment in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals.
North Memorial and South Dakota-based Sanford Health merging
Three years after a deal with Fairview was called off, South Dakota-based Sanford Health is planning to merge with North Memorial.
Sanford Health merging with North Memorial as hospital deals keep coming
South Dakota-based health system would finally break into the Twin Cities market, more than a decade after it first proposed a merger with a health system in Minnesota.
Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
Home health nurse Sally Kangas travels many miles each day to care for her clients in the Rapid City area of South Dakota.
Steel beams headed underground in SD for ‘largest science experiment ever attempted on U.S. soil’
Crews are taking the next step for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment within a former gold mine at Lead.
Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota
The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation.
Additional $20 million in federal rural health grants announced for North Dakota
North Dakota has announced more than $20 million worth of new grant opportunities under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program — including for workforce education, mental health services and to fill rural healthcare service gaps.
North Dakota small business owners lament rising healthcare costs, credit card swipe fees
Small business owners expressed concerns about rising healthcare costs and credit card transaction fees during a roundtable discussion Monday with North Dakota Rep. Julie Fedorchak and Sen. John Hoeven.
ND attorney general, Ethics Commission dismissed from free speech lawsuit over political ad law
A federal judge has dismissed the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office and North Dakota Ethics Commission from a former state lawmaker’s First Amendment suit challenging a political advertisement law.
HHS recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, encourages small steps to support well-being | Health and Human Services North Dakota
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting the importance of mental health, while encouraging individuals to take small, manageable steps to support their overall well-being.Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month across North Dakota.This year, HHS is promoting a “Healthy Habit Exchange” approach and encouraging North Dakotans to make simple, everyday changes that can positively impact mental health.
FOMO 10/40 Creamery to bring ice cream to small business across North Dakota
A grant from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is helping a small business in Bismarck expand.
Hunnicutt, national wellness leader, joins North Dakota’s rural health transformation effort | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist. Hunnicutt brings more than two decades of nationally recognized leadership to this role, having served 20 years as CEO of WELCOA—one of the largest and most influential corporate health and wellness organizations in the U.S. As principal of his own consulting firm, he spent seven years partnering with Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) and the Impact Institute to design and launch initiatives that elevate leaders across North Dakota and strengthen the state’s capacity for long-term community well-being.
Plain Talk: 'I don't bring my politics to work, and I would not bring them to the Supreme Court'
On this Plain Talk, North Dakota Supreme Court candidate Ariston Johnson takes questions about his candidacy with former Gov. Ed Schafer serving as guest co-host.
States modernize PA practice laws to expand healthcare workforces
Kentucky, South Dakota and Iowa recently passed physician assistant practice and title modernization laws to quickly address rural healthcare shortages. But some doctors are raising patient safety concerns.
South Dakota Mines to Host “It Is Rocket Science” Summer Camp
South Dakota Mines will host the “It Is Rocket Science” summer camp June 22–25, 2026, in Rapid City, offering high school students hands-on physics activities and rocket construction.
Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic to expand weekend and holiday walk-in hours
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic will expand its weekend and holiday walk-in hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., effective Saturday, May 2 (current hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Dakota State University student creates software for direct-to-consumer beef business
Austin Kaiser, a senior at Dakota State University, has spend several months creating an inventory management software to help Hadrick Ranch keep a detailed inventory and market their beef products.
USD students take care of mental health on Fresh Check Day
This past week, students at the University of South Dakota called on people to check their own mental health and check in on their friends and family.