Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card

A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.

South Dakota governor defends decision not to issue stay-at-home order despite rise in cases

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defended her decision not to issue a stay-home order Wednesday, despite a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases and an outbreak forcing the closure of the Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls.

Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota facility due to COVID-19 outbreak

Smithfield Foods is closing one of the largest pork processing plants in the country as the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak at a South Dakota facility.

South Dakota's COVID-19 hotbed, Huron reveals anxiety and resolve

Huron was one of the first places in South Dakota with community spread — when it’s unclear how an infected person contracted the virus. Beadle County, which includes Huron, led the state in the number of cases until Wednesday when officials announced the more populous Minnehaha County and Beadle County both had 13.

Pilot, 2 children among 9 killed in South Dakota plane crash

Officials say nine people were killed in a plane crash in South Dakota Saturday, including the pilot and two children.

South Dakota’s governor defends ‘Meth. We’re on it’ campaign

South Dakota sparked online guffaws Monday by rolling out an anti-drug campaign featuring people saying, “Meth, I’m on it,” and the governor said the backlash proves the effort to raise awareness is working.

South Dakota crash caused by Minnesota teenager investigated as homicide

Police in South Dakota say a teenager from Moorhead, Minnesota was driving more than 100 mph when he crashed into a woman’s vehicle, killing her. 

NWS confirms 3 tornadoes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Tuesday night

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes struck the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota overnight, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. 

Possible tornado, high winds cause damage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Severe weather, including a possible tornado, struck South Dakota leaving a trail of damaged buildings, powerlines and trees.