The man set to replace Kristi Noem as South Dakota governor is a friendly, plain-spoken rancher and specialty welder whom ...

The transition could be the first time a South Dakota governor hands over the reins of power during a legislative session.

South Dakota's relatively unassuming national presence was shattered this week after a meteoric rise to power for Gov. Kristi ...

Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem has a long, complicated history with tribes in South Dakota. Tribal ...

Dakota News Now sat down with the Murdo native to talk about his new role and how he anticipates his working relationship to ...

While the next four years of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are still being constructed, South Dakota ...

With the election over, legislators are turning their focus to preparing for the 100th legislative session in January. In ...

President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most ...

Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.

Trump on Thursday selected former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who ...

Senate Republicans have elected South Dakota’s John Thune as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures ...

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it ...