It’s been clear for years that Sioux Steel would eventually move out of the spot just above Falls Park along the Big Sioux River, though they don’t necessarily have to.
Drugs and crime are everywhere in SD, according to some political ads. I'm sure those candidates plan to tackle this in ways that work, not just harass people.
I shouldn’t be surprised by the brazen efforts to keep the operation of South Dakota government in the dark. But it’s still stunning to see it expressed with such disregard for the greater good.
City Hall must be getting a lot of flack over the controversy that's blown up over the recent noise complaint that led to Icon Lounge suspending live music at its downtown location. They must also have heard that a bunch of live music and entertainment aficionados and supporters plan to show up at City Council meeting on Tuesday evening.
We always say the best government is that which is closest to the people. But do America's cities actually represent their constituents' politics or do power and influence rule the day at the local level?
State Sen. Neal Tapio's latest attempt to demonize Islam was defeated in the South Dakota Senate last week. The Senate voted 19 to 16 against a resolution asking the federal government to identify the root causes of terrorism.
There are few federal policies that affect life on the ground in South Dakota more than trade agreements. Our fortunes here are tied directly to agriculture.