A committee of South Dakota lawmakers voted 4-3 to endorse a bill Thursday in Pierre that would require public school districts to teach the Ten Commandments and display them in every classroom. The vote came after an hour of testimony that included opposition from public school groups.

Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential appointments could significantly influence Minnesota and neighboring states.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s confirmation as a Trump cabinet secretary probably surprised some people who thought her career ended nine months ago with a notoriously disastrous book release. It’s no surprise to Noem,

Ahead of TwinsFest last weekend, FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down for a 1-on-1 interview with Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli.

Dropped out: No. 23 Baylor (16-5); No. 24 Minnesota (18-3); No. 25 Nebraska (15-5).

He won 100 games and two national championships during two five-year stints as head coach at UMD and also served nine years as the school's athletic director.

Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, which would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon dioxide.

South Dakota won a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and played in its first FCS semifinal in 2024.

Florida has secured its reputation as a retirement haven, topping WalletHub's list of best states to retire in 2024.

The Midwest has plenty to offer retirees. Not only is it home to several of the cheapest places to live, but many states in the region also offer beautiful scenery, an abundance of activities and quality health care along with affordability.

The South Dakota native is the second offensive lineman that visited for Junior Day to join the Hawkeyes 2026 recruiting class. Minnesota three-star Owen Linder joined the fold on Sunday. Iowa City standout Colin Whitters joined the class on Monday. Iowa now has verbal pledges from four offensive linemen in the class.

Four young women started their internships with Rodeo Rapid City Jan. 28. Tatum Carey, Maria Roghair, Haley Husted and Donnae Morton are looking forward to learning more about the ins and outs of operating