South Dakota

US judge blocks Nevada grazing; sage grouse totals dwindling

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RENO, Nev. — A federal judge has blocked a Nevada project that would expand livestock grazing across 400 squares miles (1,036 square kilometers), of...

South Dakota governor kills transgender bill, but orders ban

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PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday killed a bill that would have banned transgender women and girls from female sports,...

Lakota activist: Mount Rushmore key in move to regain land

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — When then-President Donald Trump visited Mount Rushmore last year for a fireworks display, Lakota activist Nick Tilsen saw an opportunity...

Lakota activist: Mount Rushmore key in move to regain land

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — When then-President Donald Trump visited Mount Rushmore last year for a fireworks display, Lakota activist Nick Tilsen saw an opportunity...

In South Dakota, Noem bends — partially — on transgender ban

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem initially appeared eager to deliver a win to social conservatives on a top, culture war...

States sue Biden in bid to revive Keystone XL pipeline

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BILLINGS, Mont. — Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil...

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

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With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

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With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...

Medicaid incentive so far not enough to sway holdout states

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democrats' nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package includes a big financial incentive for the states that have opted against expanding Medicaid...

Medicaid incentive so far not enough to sway holdout states

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democrats' nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package includes a big financial incentive for the states that have opted against expanding Medicaid...