South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and will lead the Department of Homeland Security

The South Dakota House has approved a bill denying eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines like one Summit is planning to build there and in Iowa

A co-op of ethnic German Hutterite farmers, who arrived in the 19th century, own the Dakota Provisions plant. But migrants from Venezuela, Thailand and other countries, earning around $14 per hour, perform the dangerous, back-breaking work.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, but Democrats continued to draw out

Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team on a 59-34 vote.

Newly confirmed CIA director John Ratcliffe previewed what ... Larry Rhoden set to take over her position as South Dakota’s governor. Meanwhile, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation ...

The DCI is investigating a report of possible explosives at the new state prison in Lincoln County. The public is asked to stay away from the scene.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. States Newsroom’s D.C. Bureau contributed to this report. This story was originally published by South Dakota Searchlight ...

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, promoting the South Dakota governor despite her lack of experience with homeland security issues.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This story was originally published in South Dakota Searchlight. The States Newsroom’s D.C. Bureau contributed to this report.

If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war to deploy South Dakota National Guard members.