Rushmore State News

South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late September

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 26, 2025

Several South Dakota Lottery players claimed prizes of $1,000 or more between September 19 and September 25.

Reliance man sentenced to seven years for role in Pierre-area meth conspiracy

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 16, 2025

A man from Reliance, South Dakota, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in the Pierre area. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence to Heath Choal, 51,...

Small business optimism rises in South Dakota amid easing uncertainties

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is almost three points higher than its long-term average of 98.

McLaughlin man receives 15-year sentence for abusive sexual contact with minor

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 9, 2025

A McLaughlin, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being convicted of abusive sexual contact. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence on September 8, 2025.

Jamaican man pleads guilty in US court over multi-year fraud targeting California woman

By R. C. Chavez | Sep 8, 2025

A Jamaican national has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud charges related to a scheme that defrauded a California woman of more than $181,000.