First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his first joint address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor on Tuesday. His full speech is here:

Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. The new governor was joined by members of his family, Democrat and Republican leaders from both state chambers, and several prominent state leaders and employees.

The pipeline would transport carbon dioxide captured from 57 ethanol plants in five states to an underground sequestration site in North Dakota.

South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Jan. 27 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.

SD has allocated $5M annually to a fund that pays for programs to help tobacco users stop the habit and to prevent children from starting.

The state-level Bitcoin reserve push aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto stance, driving renewed interest for crypto in U.S. financial policy.

Four Tribes in South Dakota are offering free Tribal Identification cards to their members in the wake of the Trump administration’s immigration raids.

South Dakota is a paradise for outdoor lovers, and one of the best ways to enjoy the state's natural beauty is at Custer State Park's oldest and largest lodge.

Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.