
Governor proposes stiffer penalties for threats or violence that prevent religious practices
South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden, right, speaks to members of the media on Jan. 23, 2025, at the Capitol

South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden, right, speaks to members of the media on Jan. 23, 2025, at the Capitol

State Sen. Casey Crabtree, R-Madison, speaks in the South Dakota Senate during the 2024 legislative session at the Capitol in

State Sen. Michael Rohl, R-Aberdeen, speaks on the South Dakota Senate floor on March 3, 2025, at the Capitol in

State Rep. Kathy Rice, R-Black Hawk, speaks in the South Dakota House of Representatives on Feb. 4, 2025, at the

Rep. Tim Walburg, R-Madison, speaks on the South Dakota House floor at the Capitol in Pierre during the 2025 legislative

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley speaks to attendees during a property rights rally at the state Capitol rotunda in

High-speed winds caused damage to facilities and downed trees throughout Custer State Park in December 2025. (Photo courtesy of South

Mayday Health posted signs like this one at gas stations around South Dakota in December 2025 as part of a

Lutheran Social Services has an office in downtown Sioux Falls. The organization handles refugee resettlement for South Dakota. (Photo by

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley speaks during a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025, in Sioux Falls. (Photo by

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew speaks at the annual South Dakota Farmers Union Convention on Dec. 11, 2025 in

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, left, delivers his annual budget address on Dec. 2, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre