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Walworth County’s Commission tackled big road projects and budget moves in their July 8th meeting — from weather-delayed Sitka Road testing to Java’s street work using county equipment, plus a proposed half-cent tax and deep dives into insurance, spraying, and raises — all leading up to their next session on June 22nd. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/disco...

South Dakota is hiding secrets—big ones—and in this explosive episode, we dive into the state’s most bizarre, forgotten, and downright eerie stories that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about the American heartland. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

Kyle Rudolph, Jordan Davis, and golf legend Andy North are teaming up for the EMC Greats of the Game tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, blending sports, music, and remembrance. The event’s special Friday, September 11 dinner—marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11—will feature a sit-down meal, live performance by Davis, and all proceeds will support Folds of Honor and other military aid organiz...

In 1927, a brutal murder in Holmes City, Minnesota, shocked the town: Arthur Sundberg, a cash-carrying man, was found dead with his throat cut—killed by his 19-year-old friend, Eddie Esala, for just $11. The crime scene, dubbed “Dead Man’s Corner,” became infamous. Esala’s alibi of a drunken car crash crumbled under the weight of damning evidence, exposing a chilling tale of greed and betrayal. Li...

Cody Crazy Bull, 35, faces seven years in federal prison plus three years supervised release after violently assaulting a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer—smacking him with his car door and fleeing on foot before being caught hiding in a mechanical closet. Charged in July 2025, he pleaded guilty in April, leading to this harsh sentence. The U.S. Marshals now oversee his incarceration, serving as a...

WNBA Playoff Push Tonight | Pierre News

Cubs, Astros, Marlins, and Royals dominated yesterday’s MLB action with big wins and jaw-dropping scores — including KC’s 16-run demolition of the Mets. Tampa Bay edged the Yankees, Boston crushed the White Sox 8-1, and Pittsburgh obliterated Atlanta 12-4. Milwaukee split a doubleheader with St. Louis, while Philly, San Diego, and Colorado pulled off gritty wins. Today’s slate is packed: Toronto v...

South Dakota’s measles outbreak just hit 11 cases this year, with a new one in Edmunds County involving an unvaccinated child — sparking a statewide alert for doctors to watch for symptoms. After a quiet stretch since May, this case marks the first in Edmunds, while Grant County leads with six. Ten of the eleven cases involve unvaccinated or status-unknown individuals, mostly kids. Symptoms start...

Parking rules that once forced apartment buildings and restaurants to provide massive parking lots are now being scrapped across the U.S. as cities scramble to tackle soaring housing costs. Since 2019, 14 states and over 100 cities have eliminated or loosened these mandates, freeing up land and cash to build more affordable homes. While critics worry about traffic and accessibility for seniors and...

Police activity erupted late last night in Sioux Falls near West Third Street and North Elmwood Avenue, with the crime lab on scene around a moving truck parked by an apartment complex. Details are still emerging, but the heavy presence suggests a serious incident—locals are on edge, and authorities are working to piece together what happened. We’re watching closely for official updates. Listen in...

The USDA is launching a major national horse operation study starting August 26, seeking input from the industry to ensure it covers what matters most. Selected farms will receive questionnaires in July with multiple response options — paper, online, or phone/in-person interviews — all guaranteed to remain confidential. Past results from a 2015 study are available on the APHIS site, and current pa...

Lakota Funds just landed a $764,000 USDA loan to help Native Americans on Pine Ridge buy homes—part of a major push to boost homeownership on Tribal lands. Since the program began, USDA has poured over $8.6 million into South Dakota, with other Native lenders also getting support. This makes Lakota Funds the third Native CDFI in the state to offer direct home loans, fueling economic opportunity. S...

Pamela Kringel, librarian at T.F. Riggs High School, just earned statewide acclaim as one of sixteen South Dakota educators honored with the School Achievement Through Libraries award — a recognition that celebrates librarians transforming school libraries into dynamic hubs for student growth. To qualify, libraries submitted 15 pieces of evidence proving their role in academic and personal develop...

The Republican gubernatorial primary ended in chaos, with outsider Toby Doeden—zero political experience—surpassing incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson to reach a July 28 runoff. Johnson’s campaign, featuring his sons in awkward, sitcom-style ads, flopped with voters, though his message about property tax plans actually landed because it was fact-based. Doeden’s alignment w...