Counties get sales taxes

by Makenzie Huber

At least four South Dakota counties — including three in the Black Hills — have decided to implement sales taxes to lower property taxes for homeowners, while several more plan to consider it later or let voters decide in November. The opportunity stems from a new state law that took effect July 1, giving counties […]

by Joshua Haiar

South Dakota State Fair staff, state prison inmates and volunteers spent two weeks clearing debris and repairing damage after a tornado swept through Huron. Despite widespread damage across the fairgrounds, no one was injured, the grounds are now in good shape, and no events will be canceled for the fair Sept. 2-7.  “We’re really blessed,” […]

by Jennifer Shutt

WASHINGTON — Republicans in the U.S. House on Wednesday approved their outline for the third party-line budget measure of the second Trump administration, though they won’t be able to begin work on that package until they reach agreement with their Senate colleagues on a plan forward.  The 216-214 vote on a budget resolution sets up […]