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BLACK HAWK, S.D. – A group of homeowners whose properties were impacted by a large sinkhole just west of Rapid City have lost a major legal battle now that the South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled against them in their lawsuit against the state.

The court issued


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A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered on a ranch in western South Dakota will be auctioned off in New York City on Tuesday with a possible sale price of $30 million or more.

The 38-foot long skeleton, nicknamed Gus, stands more than 12 feet tall and has one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found. According to Sotheby's auction house, which is handling the sale...


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The ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell bars all sub-national entities from adding health warnings to pesticide labels different from the federal government’s.

Missouri farmer John Durnell sued Monsanto, the original creator of Roundup, after Durnell developed cancer, arguing the product label should have included the pesticide’s alleged cancer risk.

A jury awarded ...


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BROOKINGS, S.D. – Instead of boarding airplanes or planning weeklong vacations, many South Dakota families are spending summer weekends closer to home, filling festivals, community events and family attractions that offer affordable ways to make memories together.

That trend is showing up across the state, according to South Dakota tourism officials. And organizers of m...


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South Dakota recorded the nation's lowest real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in the first quarter of 2026, according to government data.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden said Monday that the state’s GDP had the lowest growth in the nation in response to departing Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken endorsing Gov. Larry Rhoden in July 28 Republic...


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