Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests
Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Woman admits to kicking, stomping on 5-year-old boy, killing him, police say
Julia Lee Carter is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and abuse or cruelty to a minor.
Native Americans protesting Trump trip to Mount Rushmore
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of his “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and social unrest.
South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won't be targeted: 'Not on my watch'
Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.
Baby boy killed by family's Belgian Malinois dog
A six-week-old South Dakota boy was mauled to death by the family's Belgian Malinois dog.
Family's dog mauls six-week-old boy to death
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota said in a statement that first responders found the boy with several bite wounds. He was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he died of his injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
Two Smithfield meat processing plants in Illinois closed due to coronavirus concerns
Smithfield Foods Inc. announced Friday that it will shutter operations at its Monmouth, Illinois, plant beginning Monday and until further notice. The company's location in St. Charles, Illinois, is also being closed until early May so that it can be cleaned and social distancing requirements put into place.
Half a dozen meat processing plants shut down because of coronavirus outbreaks
About a half dozen meat packing plants have been closed because of coronavirus outbreaks.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
Paving company awards $10 million in holiday bonuses
A Sioux Falls company has awarded holiday bonuses its 120 employees likely won’t forget.
At least 13 Republican governors plan to still accept refugees near year
At least 13 Republican governors plan to allow their states to accept refugees in 2020, in spite of a Trump executive order that allows states to refuse.
Pilot, 2 children among 9 killed in South Dakota plane crash
Officials say nine people were killed in a plane crash in South Dakota Saturday, including the pilot and two children.
‘Meth. We’re on it’: People have mixed feelings about South Dakota’s new anti-drug campaign
South Dakota's latest anti-drug campaign slogan, “Meth. We’re On It,” has not been as well received as originally hoped.
Man to be tried for raping 15-year-old after placenta is seized from abortion clinic
A placenta sample taken from an abortion clinic without a warrant will be used as evidence in a statutory rape trial in South Dakota.
Western Illinois beats South Dakota for 1st win in 364 days
Clint Ratkovich scored on a 9-yard run with 34 seconds left and Western Illinois won for the first time in 364 days with a 38-34 victory over South Dakota on Saturday.
Mom photographs candid moment with sons, doesn't realize one has fish stuck in his mouth
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially the case for one family whose photo of their three sons on an outing went viral after the youngest was shown with a fish stuck in his mouth.