Fact brief: Is chislic recognized as a state symbol in South Dakota?

South Dakota officially designated chislic, a dish of fried or grilled salted cubes of meat sometimes served on skewers, as the official state “nosh” in 2018. The bite-sized food has been a uniquely South Dakota food since the late 1800s, when the German- …

Feeding South Dakota asking state lawmakers for assistance

July 24, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–Feeding South Dakota is asking state lawmakers for $3 million to cover meals that the not-for-profit organization no longer will be getting from the federal government. The group’s CEO appealed to the Legislature’s Appropriations …

Crunch time has arrived for northeastern South Dakota's baseball teams

South Dakota Celebrates Big Milestones with Adventure, Wildlife, and Wild West Charm

Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Travel South Dakota. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and does not reflect the same of WSFL-TV. Looking to add a bit of adrenaline and wide-open beauty to your next vacation? South …

South Dakota Mines Volleyball Team Achieves Academic Excellence Again

The South Dakota Mines Volleyball Team has distinguished itself academically, receiving the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition is given to teams that maintain a collective …

Public hearing set for new Dakota Pacific proposal as Utah law limits county authority

The general area of Kimball Junction that the Dakota Pacific project will develop if given the 'green light' sits to the west and south of the Skullcandy building. Photo: Dakota Pacific PARK CITY, Utah — After years of public debate and an ongoing …

Feeding South Dakota receives large donation from local church

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back in April, South Dakota’s largest hunger-relief organization felt the Trump administration’s federal cuts, saying the cuts led to a 14 percent reduction in their food inventory and 148,000 meals lost in that month alone. …

High beef prices give South Dakota ranchers opportunity to regain financial footing

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - High beef prices are providing an economic opportunity for ranchers in South Dakota. Ground beef prices rose nearly 12 percent year over year in June, to $6.12 per pound. All uncooked steaks rose 8 percent to about $11.50 per …

ICE approves partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In an effort to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in the Mount Rushmore state, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

South Dakota has one of the highest rates of at-risk youth

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A new report sheds light on the challenges facing youth across the country —and South Dakota is among the states with the highest number of at-risk youth. With 13% of young Americans neither working nor attending school, a new …