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What South Dakotans need to know about the ‘Border Bill Showdown’

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2 years ago

January 29, 2024

What South Dakotans need to know about the ‘Border Bill Showdown’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The division surrounding a bi-partisan immigration bill is growing after former president Donald Trump came out in opposition, calling it a “bad” bill.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, as well as House Speaker Mike Johnson, have both sided with Trump.

To get a better understanding of the political gamesmanship being played we sat down with a political science expert. He breaks down what we as South Dakotans need to know.

“We haven’t seen this much try (for an immigration bill) for both Republicans and Democrats since the George Bush administration,” Michael Card said, professor emeritus of political science at the University of South Dakota.

Card pointed out how over the past 25 years the border has been used as a tool by both sides of the political aisle.

”We have motivated interest telling us that there’s nothing happening at the border and motivated interest telling us that it’s a warzone,” Card said.

Governor Noem visited the border last week. She has recently repeatedly referred to it as a warzone.

Specifically four times in a press release sent on Friday, and again during an interview on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’

“It is a dangerous situation and it is a warzone at our southern border,” Governor Noem said.

“Certainly the use of any inflammatory language such as warzone isn’t helping us reach a calm solution. A warzone is clearly in Ukraine, a warzone is clearly in Gaza. I don’t know if we would describe a warzone along the Rio Grande River,” Card said.

Another important consideration with this border battle is the political chess that is being played during an election year.

“They were getting ready to pass a very bad bill. I tell you what, I’d rather have no bill than a bad bill,” Former President Donald Trump said.

Trump has stated he wishes to use the border crisis as a campaign point, and Governor Noem has sided with him against the bill.

“To say that we have to accept this poison pill of a bill, it essentially codifies illegal immigration,” Noem said. “It is just a terrible bill. I think President Trump is exactly right it should not pass.”

For most people visiting the border to determine what is actually happening is not a viable option. Which is why Card encourages Americans to try and remain neutral.

“There’s just no room for compromise if we take an extreme position, and we’ll end up just using this for political bargaining points. I don’t think that’s what Americans really want out of our government,” Card said.

We reached out to Governor Noem’s office to ask why she uses the term warzone when describing conditions at the southern border.

Her office told us our question would be answered during an upcoming address to South Dakota legislators on Wednesday. Also adding quote:

Governor Noem has consistently called the situation at the Southern Border a warzone since 2021. What do South Dakotans need to know about the border that their Governor can share with them? That’s the question that you should be asking.

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Rodeo Rapid City Returns to South Dakota as 7-Time PRCA Indoor Rodeo of the Year

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January 27, 2026

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Rodeo Rapid City Returns to South Dakota as 7-Time PRCA Indoor Rodeo of the Year

The seven-time PRCA Top Indoor Rodeo of The Year is back once again in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rodeo Rapid City kicks off January 30th and is full of a week of non-stop action in the rodeo arena. As one of the biggest rodeos this early on in the season, athletes are ready to show out after the National Western Stock Show and the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Best Indoor Rodeo of the Year Begins This Weekend

Starting things off in The Monument Arena will be Xtreme Bulls 2026 on Friday night, following that on Saturday the 31st is Xtreme Broncs 2026. These two events mark the opening of what is sure to be some of the season’s most action-packed performances from the best athletes bull riding, and saddle bronc riding have to offer.

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The official Rodeo Rapid City doesn’t kick off until Friday, February 5th, and it continues all weekend. Last year, securing the top spot for rough stock was Garrett Shadbolt in bareback riding, Damian Brennan in saddle bronc riding and Jake Lockwood in bull riding.

Men’s timed event winners were Boyd Sawyer (steer wrestling), Cullen Teller and Brayden Fillmore (team roping), and Tyler Milligan (tie-down roping). Katie Chism won the barrel racing.

Last season, this rodeo was an indicator of how 2025 was going to go for some of these athletes. More than one who performed well in Rapid City went on to secure a spot at the National Finals Rodeo. With a payout of nearly $200,000, a win here adds a nice chunk of change to season earnings totals early in the season.

Come For The Rodeo Stay For The Music

While there is just over a week of rodeo arena action happening in South Dakota, there will also be plenty to do in between. A new event is being added this year called Rope, Ride and Slide where two cowboys, one bronc rider and one steer wrestler each perform in individual events, then join together to team rope. This fun new addition happens Friday (Jan. 30th) and should be a way to introduce more people to the events of rodeo.

There will also be live performances happening all week as well. Kicking things off Friday night will be Tristan Schofield & The Drive by Night followed by Jessica Loobey on Saturday. During the week Big Skillet performs on Tuesday with Brandon Jones taking the stage Thursday. Rounding out musical acts are Tanner Usrey with Kenny Feidler (Friday, Feb. 6th) and Ole 60 with Rob Langdon (Saturday, Feb. 7th)

From rodeo action to live music, Rapid City is sure to be full of some of the best performances seen by rodeo fans so far this year.

To get tickets head to https://www.centralstatesfairinc.com/events

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 26, 2026

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13 hours ago

January 27, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Jan. 26, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 26 drawing

21-31-51-60-63, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 26 drawing

03-21-22-42-44, Lucky Ball: 09

Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 26 drawing

02-12-15-27-48, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 03

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Rhoden requests advisory opinion from South Dakota Supreme Court regarding Lt. Governor’s ability to break a tie vote during final passage of a bill

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1 day ago

January 26, 2026

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