One of the biggest battles in state finances in recent memory has been what to do with the state property tax. At the most recent interim meeting though, cuts up to 50 percent were sought.

Some conversations and arguments surrounding a proposed prison site in Mitchell were brought forward in an organized community debate.

Native artists say while the growth in popularity of Indigenous art brings new opportunities, it can also lead to unexpected challenges.

A community effort led by the Mother of God monastery brings a new child care facility to Watertown.

The cost of land for a proposed prison site in Mitchell is now nearly double its original price tag. Landowner James River Farms increased its asking price from $18,000 to $35,000 per acre.

South Dakota receives $1.9 million as part of another settlement with drug manufacturers, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.

While discussions around a new state prison continue, one of the proposed sites is holding community forums to provide information to the public.

South Dakota is expected to receive more than $10 million as part of a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.

As the Artificial Intelligence craze grows, experts in the data center field say businesses are looking at South Dakota to build. At a Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary meeting, the topic was how South Dakota fits into the puzzle.

The company backing a data center that’s received local pushback in McPherson County is offering a proposal to improve emergency services in the area.