An analysis by Rushmore State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 22.
In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in South Dakota.