Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota
Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.
Education
Inflation reverses gains made in South Dakota teacher pay
Teacher pay has risen in South Dakota, but an analysis shows educators are losing purchasing power at an even greater rate.
Build Dakota Scholarships fill jobs with homegrown talent
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the grants for students to attend tech schools in Watertown, Mitchell, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the result of a partnership among the state, First Premier Bank and industry.
Girls-only cybersecurity camp challenges stereotypes
There are now more than 200 women in the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University: "Not a hacker hiding in mom's basement."
How a small college became a national cyber powerhouse
A credit card company's move to South Dakota 40 years ago helped turn Dakota State University into a unique, high-tech campus.
High school journalism removed from Opportunity Scholarship
South Dakota Board of Regents cited differences between newspaper and yearbook programs but didn't tell teachers. Schools can apply for a waiver.
Harrisburg, Tea, Box Elder lead booming South Dakota cities
Eighteen South Dakota municipalities now top 5,000 residents, and all grew in 2020-23 except for Brandon, Aberdeen, Madison, Mitchell, Pierre and Sturgis: "It's rural America at as good as it can get."