Welcome to Oakes, North Dakota, a charming prairie community where the cost of living sits a remarkable 29% below the national average – a statistic that feels almost rebellious in today’s economy.

Property rights advocates in South Dakota advanced their “Bossly bill” on Tuesday, aimed at limiting the ways developers can ...

South Dakota lawmakers on Monday defeated a bill that would have tightened limits on groundwater pumping by eliminating an ...

Nestled in Dickey County in southeastern North Dakota, Oakes might not make headlines in travel magazines, but perhaps that’s ...

South Dakota lawmakers have introduced at least 28 bills directly addressing property taxes so far this legislative session, ...

Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls, proposed a bill this week that would keep the state sales tax rate at ...

We are in the thick of the South Dakota Legislative Session, but three lawmakers took a break from their duties in Pierre to hear from the people they represent. A room of constituents in Lennox ...

Cattle theft is a major concern of livestock owners at all times but especially now at a time when the price of cattle is at an all-time high. Stewarding cattle is not only a ...

The council approved an ordinance to repeal a redevelopment district and create three new districts for discretionary formula purposes to address blighted areas. No properties within the former ...

Retirement planning used to be simple. Pick a warm state, watch your savings, and maybe get a beach view. Those days are long ...

Discover why Pierre, South Dakota, is becoming a top destination for active retirees in 2026, from affordable living and small-town charm to outdoor recreation.