South Dakota Supreme Court rules against marijuana legalization
The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.
Journalists uncover 'Pandora' box of financial records of world leaders, elite
The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.
Three Minnesota teens beaten with gun at Sioux Falls bar
Police say three teenagers from Minnesota were beaten with a gun at a bar in Sioux Falls, which caused severe head injuries to one of the victims.
How much impact could Sturgis rally have on COVID caseload?
Rumbles from the motorcycles and rock shows of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have hardly cleared from the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the reports of COVID-19 infections among rallygoers are already streaming in - 178 cases across five states, according to contact tracers.
Boy's Sturgis lemonade stand raises over $30,000 for children's hospital
After his lemonade stand gained quite a following during the Sturgis Motorcycle rally, a young boy ended up with more than $30,000 to donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
South Dakota wrestling tournament causes COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota, MDH says
A youth wrestling tournament in South Dakota caused an outbreak of COVID-19 that could impact as many as 64 Minnesota teams from 52 counties, health officials say.
Brush fires close Mt. Rushmore and I-90 in South Dakota, parts of Rapid City evacuated
Brush fires due to dry, windy weather in South Dakota led to evacuations of parts of Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore National Monument and parts of Interstate 90 Monday.
Minnesota lawmaker proposes path for counties to join South Dakota
A Republican Minnesota state representative is introducing legislation that would create a pathway for Minnesota counties to secede from the state and join the South Dakota.
Sheriff: South Dakota AG reported hitting deer, but actually hit and killed man
South Dakota investigators says that Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until the next day.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
35 COVID-19 cases in Minnesota linked to Sturgis motorcycle rally
There are now 35 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota connected to the Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota, according to Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann.
MDH: 27 COVID-19 cases traced to Sturgis motorcycle rally, including 1 hospitalization
The Minnesota Department of Health says 27 cases can now be traced back to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota earlier this month.
Minnesota confirms 15 COVID-19 cases linked to Sturgis
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 are linked to Minnesotans who went to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. One of those patients is hospitalized.
460,000 vehicles tallied during South Dakota Sturgis rally
This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew over 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count released by South Dakota transportation officials.
Bikers head home as Sturgis motorcycle rally ends on Sunday
Bikers are headed home on Sunday as the 10-day Sturgis motorcycle rally comes to an end.
Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
'Motorcycling is social distancing at 70 miles an hour': Minnesota bikers join crowds at Sturgis rally
The 80th annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota is now underway.
Minnesotans attending Sturgis asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days upon return
Minnesota health leaders are asking Minnesotans who will be attending the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days after they return.
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands
Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.