Rep. Dusty Johnson leads South Dakota’s GOP gubernatorial race, but no candidate clears 35% for a runoff.

South Dakota and Mayday Health settle over abortion pill ads, with Mayday removing them and ending future campaigns in the state.

Senators investigate $143M no-bid DHS ad contract to firm linked to Kristi Noem’s circle, amid whistleblower claims of SSA data theft.

The Upper Midwest sees growing billionaire presence, with Wisconsin leading the region and most U.S. states now home to at least one billionaire.

The 45th Sioux Falls Toy Show attracted hundreds with vintage toys from the 1960s to 1990s, sparking nostalgia for classic items and closed retailers.

A severely abused dog in Sioux Falls was euthanized after being found emaciated and wounded, sparking calls to report animal cruelty.

The USDA is distributing $6B in aid to farmers, with specialty crop payments coming soon, as cotton, rice, and sugar beet growers face financial pressure from high costs and trade issues.

In February 2026, the U.S. food and beverage sector launched 50 new industrial projects, including major plant expansions and constructions, driven by production and supply chain needs.

Trump probes Lewandowski over $220M DHS ads linked to Noem, citing undisclosed contracts and political use of funds.

South Dakota lawmakers near budget end, debating school phone bans, tax relief, and AI lawsuits.