State can no longer ‘dance around’ ag regulations
November 21, 2025
As much as 80% of South Dakota waterways are polluted. One legislator is suggesting it’s time to get serious about
As much as 80% of South Dakota waterways are polluted. One legislator is suggesting it’s time to get serious about
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a turf toe injury. Coach Zac Taylor says Burrow is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Burrow has been practicing in a limited capacity and could start, but no decision has been made. If Burrow doesn’t play, Joe Flacco will start, though he’s managing a shoulder injury. Taylor emphasizes the importance of making the best decision for Burrow and the team. The Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens next week, adding complexity to the decision.
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden pushed back Thursday on a lawmaker’s suggestion that the agricultural industry
The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Kashoggi is calling for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call President Donald Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. She is joining Democratic lawmakers who are raising questions about what, if anything, Trump may have received in exchange for his embrace of the crown prince. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi appeared on Capitol Hill on the heels of Trump’s dismissal of U.S. intelligence findings that Prince Mohammed most likely had some culpability in the October 2018 slaying.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the rest of the season after having back surgery. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday the procedure went well. LaPorta’s absence leaves a big void as Detroit found out in last week’s 16-9 loss at Philadelphia, where he was out of the lineup after going on injured reserve. He has 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns this season and 186 catches for 2,104 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2 1/2 seasons. LaPorta was second-team Associated Press All-Pro as a rookie.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell knew the question was coming at the Tennessee Titans’ ceremony Friday before raising the final steel beam into place for their new enclosed stadium. Goodell said Nashville and the Titans put their own stamp on the NFL draft in 2019 changing the trajectory of that annual event with a record attendance. The commissioner said everyone had a wake-up moment then that Nashville is “Super Bowl ready.” Goodell said all Nashville lacked was a stage and now a great stage is being built. The commissioner said the NFL has its process, but he has every expectation Nashville will see that in the future.
Jalen Hurts has been asked about changes in the Eagles since opening night. He says they won then and win now. Despite their 8-2 record, the Eagles face criticism and internal tension. Concerns focus on the offense, ranking 25th overall. Hurts has faced blame for the team’s struggles. A.J. Brown has expressed frustration over his role, while Saquon Barkley’s performance has also dipped. Coach Nick Sirianni and others acknowledge the need for improvement. Former players suggest off-field issues may affect team dynamics. Despite challenges, the Eagles remain strong contenders.
RAPID CITY, SD — Last night at around 8:59pm two juvenile individuals were arrested after engaging in a brief police
Houston’s top-ranked defense found another level Thursday night to lead the Texans to their third straight win. The Texans sacked Josh Allen a career-high eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, including an interception in the final seconds to seal the 23-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills. The team’s dominance on defense has helped them to three straight wins despite missing quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is recovering from a concussion. The Texans (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time this season, digging out of an early hole after opening 0-3.
College football fight songs have stood the test of time, remaining a nostalgic part of the game. From “Rocky Top” at Tennessee to “Fight On” at USC, these tunes unite fans and spark debates about which ones are best. Georgia Southern’s Chris Hanna highlights Michigan’s “The Victors” and Notre Dame’s “Victory March” as top contenders. Michigan’s song dates back to 1898, while Notre Dame’s became even more famous after the 1993 film “Rudy.” Despite the rise of pop songs in stadiums, fight songs continue to evoke strong emotions and traditions, connecting generations of fans.
Three former sheriff’s deputies have been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of a Black man they stopped while he was walking through a small Georgia town. Eurie Martin was shocked at least 15 times with Taser stun guns. Henry Lee Copeland, Michael Howell, and Rhett Scott said he was walking illegally in the road, littered by dropping a soda can and aggressively refused to follow their commands on a hot summer day in 2017. The jury late Thursday cleared Scott of all charges but deadlocked on involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges against Copeland and Howell.
RAPID CITY, SD (Nov. 21, 2025) – South Dakota Mines has welcomed a new class of standout students into the
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss a second consecutive game because of a concussion. Interim coach Mike Kafka said Friday that Dart remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and will not play Sunday at Detroit. Journeyman Jameis Winston is set to start again in Dart’s absence. Dart was knocked out of the Giants’ game against the Bears on Nov. 9 after taking a hit to the head. He did not play last weekend when New York hosted Green Bay. The team hoped Dart would progress quickly enough to get cleared to face the Lions.
December 2, 1947 – November 2, 2025 Bruce Arthur Miller passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at his winter
“High Horse: The Black Cowboy,” a new docuseries executive produced by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions that is now streaming on Peacock, highlights who it says are the first American cowboys – Black men. Directed by Jason Perez, the three-part docuseries is an extension of Peele’s 2022 blockbuster film “Nope,” which follows siblings who operate the only Black-owned horse ranch in California. The docuseries focuses on the history and erasure of the Black cowboy, systemic racism and the current battles Black citizens face with land ownership dating back to the post-slavery Reconstruction era, as well as the entertainment impact African Americans have made throughout country western history.
A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci. The play will premiere in New York early next year, directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Fish. It will run at The Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from Feb. 11 to 21. Fish uses the transcript of a 1993 C-Span face-off between Kramer and Fauci as the text. The two went from adversaries to friends during the AIDS crisis. Fish aims for a theatrical experience rather than a literal recreation of their exchange.
A special election in Tennessee has gained national attention in a heavily Republican district. Allies of Donald Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris have turned the December 2 contest into a major political battle. The race is the first since Democrats won big in November, which was seen as a referendum on Trump. Republicans want to change the narrative with a big win in Tennessee. Trump-supporting super PAC MAGA Inc. is spending over $1 million on Republican candidate Matt Van Epps. Meanwhile, Democrat Aftyn Behn is receiving national support. Both parties see this election as crucial for next year’s midterms.
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year. Ryan announced the decision Friday. It’s good news for Dr. Amy Acton, a former state health director who’s seeking the Democratic nomination. Ryan was considering challenging her after fellow Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, his former college football coach and mentor, opted out of the race. The 10-term ex-congressman garnered strong statewide visibility during his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate, ultimately losing to now-Vice President JD Vance. Acton’s chief Republican opponent is Trump-endorsed biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Nobel laureate Han Kang’s first nonfiction book in English, “Light and Thread,” is set for release next spring. Penguin Random House will publish it on March 24 in the U.S., the U.K., and other English-speaking countries. The book, published in Korea this year, is translated by Maya West, e. yaewon, and Paige Aniyah Morris. It includes Han’s 2024 Nobel lecture, along with other writings and photographs. The title refers to a poem she wrote at age 8. Han is best known for her novel “The Vegetarian,” which won the International Booker Prize in 2016.
The North Dakota State-South Dakota State football rivalry features a unique prize: the 78-pound Dakota Marker trophy. This rock is a replica of quartzite markers from the 1890s, used to delineate the states’ border. Lesser-known rivalries like this one across college football often hold deep significance for the schools and fans who often don’t have a professional team to root for.
The Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes are set to compete in the PWHL season opener on Friday. Both teams have strong rosters and rank high in season ticket sales. They secured star players in the expansion draft, with Seattle acquiring Hilary Knight and Alex Carpenter, and Vancouver adding Sarah Nurse and Claire Thompson. Coaches Steve O’Rourke and Brian Idalski are optimistic about their teams’ potential. The Goldeneyes also feature rookie Michelle Karvinen, while the Torrent focus on speed and physicality. Both teams aim to make a strong impact in their inaugural season.
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South Dakota voters have low confidence in the U.S. presidency and Congress but high confidence in state government. Drilling into the numbers shows large partisan divides.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies. Other Kennedy supporters have questioned why he and other government leaders have appeared willing to work closely with large corporations. The tensions reflect emerging cracks within Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” coalition as it amasses power and broadens in scope. The MAHA initiative has enjoyed widespread popularity, but public health researchers say the broad appeal of making Americans healthier can also cause conflicts within the movement by inviting competing interests.
The Supreme Court is meeting in private with a key issue on its agenda — President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices could say as soon as Monday whether they will hear Trump’s appeal of lower court rulings that have uniformly struck down the citizenship restrictions. They have not taken effect anywhere in the United States. If the court steps in now, the case would be argued in the spring, with a definitive ruling expected by early summer.
Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to alter their routines as street food vendors during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September. The couple says working is necessary not just to pay bills but to avoid depression. Many immigrants in the country illegally are loathe to speak with reporters, fearful that it may lead to being deported. Herrera and Hernandez say they are eager to share their story publicly to foster understanding of how the Trump administration’s push for mass deportations is playing out.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is redefining what players his size can do on the football field. The 6-foot-7, 311-pound Washington already has 18 receptions for 209 yards this season for the Steelers. His 31-yard catch-and-run last week against Cincinnati included Washington running over three Bengals on the way to the longest play of his young career. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has called Washington’s skills ‘freakish,’ and Washington’s teammates say he’s more than just some sort of novelty act. Washington and the Steelers travel to Chicago this weekend to take on the Bears.