Dennis Daugaard News

Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he will appoint Vern Larson of Vivian as South Dakota's commissioner of school and public lands.

The setup at the Dakota Roots kiosk at the Mall of America early this week was a bit like queuing up to see a department store Santa Claus, though in this case it was to spend a few minutes with South Dakota Gov.

Governor Dennis Daugaard announced Monday that he will appoint David Anderson to the vacant seat in the State House of Representatives, representing District 16.

Police say at approximately 1 p.m. Monday, a man entered the Power Keeno Casino at 18th Street and Minnesota Avenue.

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is spending part of Monday afternoon at the Mall of America trying to recruit Minnesotans to South Dakota.

Rep. Darrell Issa says he will seek testimony from the officials who cleared Hillary Rodham Clinton of blame in the September attack that killed a U.S. ambassador.

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It's that time again: the end of the school year. That often means a time to reflect on past success and look forward to the future.

Governor Daugaard's request for federal assistance to help South Dakotans recover from last month's snow and ice has been approved.

PIERRE – Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced Friday that he has appointed Robert Gusinsky as a circuit judge in South Dakota’s Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Marco Uribe, 25, could face up to life in prison for the crimes he committed. The charges stem from an incident in late December 2011, when a trailer in Mobridge was burglarized and a large quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine and several thousand dollars in cash was stolen.

A Spearfish man has pleaded guilty to Mail Fraud and Misbranding of a Drug, crimes that could send him to jail for 20 years.

PIERRE, S.D. Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that seven South Dakota counties, including the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, will receive federal financial help to recover from a powerful ice and snow storm that struck the state in early April.

The man accused of shooting a Sioux City Police Officer is now back in town, being housed at the Woodbury County Jail.

South Dakota farmers are being allowed to move over-wide fertilizer application vehicles on roads during nighttime hours through the rest of the month.

PIERRE, S.D. Gov. Dennis Daugaard's Medicaid Opportunities and Challenges Task Force will hold its next meeting in Rapid City, South Dakota, next week.

Homan, 84, was a Mount Vernon resident when he served two terms from 1983-1986 in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

Pierre takes a back seat to De Smet on Friday as part of South Dakota's ongoing Capital for a Day promotion.

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard says people should take time this month to recognize the sacrifices and successes of those who have served in the U.S. military.

Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? In this Angie's List report, how often depends on a variety of factors.