South Dakota governor defends decision not to issue stay-at-home order despite rise in cases
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her decision not to issue a stay-home order Wednesday, despite a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases and an outbreak forcing the closure of the Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak
Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.
South Dakota's COVID-19 hotbed, Huron reveals anxiety and resolve
Huron was one of the first places in South Dakota with community spread — when it’s unclear how an infected person contracted the virus. Beadle County, which includes Huron, led the state in the number of cases until Wednesday when officials announced the more populous Minnehaha County and Beadle County both had 13.
Pilot, 2 children among 9 killed in South Dakota plane crash
Officials say nine people were killed in a plane crash in South Dakota Saturday, including the pilot and two children.
South Dakota’s governor defends ‘Meth. We’re on it’ campaign
South Dakota sparked online guffaws Monday by rolling out an anti-drug campaign featuring people saying, “Meth, I’m on it,” and the governor said the backlash proves the effort to raise awareness is working.
Authorities detonate anti-tank bazooka round found in South Dakota home of Korean War vet
It wasn't a ghost or a monster, but police in South Dakota made a scary find to kick off their Halloween.
South Dakota crash caused by Minnesota teenager investigated as homicide
Police in South Dakota say a teenager from Moorhead, Minnesota was driving more than 100 mph when he crashed into a woman’s vehicle, killing her.
NWS confirms 3 tornadoes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes struck the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota overnight, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Possible tornado, high winds cause damage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Severe weather, including a possible tornado, struck South Dakota leaving a trail of damaged buildings, powerlines and trees.