South Dakota
SD Voter Defense Association encourages Gov. Rhoden to veto House Bill 1169
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s legislature passed several election-related bills this last session, one state political organization however is looking to stop a particular bill in its tracks.
On Friday, the Voter Defense Association of South Dakota laid out a list of concerns regarding House Bill 1169 but the biggest issue of all for the organization is that they said the bill will take away the rule of the people.
Matthew Schweich the president of the Voter Defense Association of South Dakota cited several problems with the bill including how difficult it would be to try and track down enough people from every district.
“This bill would require circulators to carry petitions for each of South Dakota’s 35 districts. It’s already hard enough to get people to sign, imagine having to carry clipboards to accommodate every voter you might encounter,” Schweich said.
In addition, Schweich said by making the collection process so strenuous, the people of South Dakota will only have a harder time getting their voices heard.
“Just one state senate district if they don’t like the initiative, could choose not to sign it and block it even if the entirety of South Dakota other than that senate district wanted an opportunity to vote on that constitutional amendment, just one senate district could block it and we don’t think that’s fair,” Schweich said.
The legislature has already passed House Joint Resolution 5003 which will let voters decide whether a constitutional amendment should require a 60% vote to pass.
Former state Senator Reynold Nesiba says lawmakers should propose a different question to the voters.
“If they want to ban it, then they should put it on the ballot, let the people vote on it entirely but instead they do this underhanded approach making it impossible for anybody to set up 35 drives,” Nesiba said.
Governor Rhoden has until March 31 to either sign or veto the bill.
Schweich told those in attendance that if Governor Rhoden does indeed sign the bill into law, he and his team are ready to put in the effort and get the bill referred to the ballot in 2026.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 2 drawing
13-21-25-37-47, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore
The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore that will include fireworks, military bands and flyovers – including one by the new Air Force One – which had its maiden flight on Wednesday to North Dakota. The Boeing 747 is a gift from Qatar.
While at Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, President Trump will deliver a keynote address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The sculpture at Mount Rushmore features 60-foot-tall depictions of the heads of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. They were chosen to represent the nation’s foundation, expansion, development, and preservation
President Trump last visited Mount Rushmore for a Fourth of July Celebration in 2020. The event featured the first official fireworks display at the monument in over a decade.
He’s also repeatedly joked that his face should be added to the monument.
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PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota State Museum in Pierre reopened three rooms to the public on July 1st after three years of renovations.
The State Historical Society received funds to enhance the Cultural Heritage Center in 2022, aimed at improving the building and expanding collection storage.
The museum’s exhibits were redeveloped based on extensive public input and updated state social studies standards, ensuring they reflect South Dakota’s story for modern visitors.
The reopening of the three rooms is part of the America 250 celebration.
“Come to Pierre and experience South Dakota’s history! People of many backgrounds have aided the process, so come see the collective work,” said South Dakota State Museum Director David Grabitske.
The South Dakota State Museum is closed on Mondays, but is open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Sundays.
Admission is free for all South Dakotans and children from anywhere.
The remainder of the museum gallery space will be reopened later this year.
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