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State Demographer gives presentation to committee on SD population

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2 years ago

January 10, 2024

State Demographer gives presentation to committee on SD population

Some South Dakota population trends are increasing while others are decreasing.

That’s according to state demographer and South Dakota State University Professor Weiwei Zhang, who testified before the South Dakota Legislature’s House State Affairs Committee this morning (Jan. 10, 2024).

On the one hand, some South Dakota counties have seen considerable growth, including Minnehaha, Lincoln, and Meade Counties. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are growing, with Sioux Falls outpacing Rapid City’s growth.

On the other hand, the state birth rate is down, the fertility rate is down, and the mortality rate is up.

Zhang says South Dakota is at its population replacement of 2.1 children per family, higher than the national rate of 1.7 to 1.8 children per family. At that rate, Zhang says the U.S. could see a population decline, not considering immigration. She says some European and Asian countries have even lower rates of replacement. Even with the declining birthrate, she says South and North Dakota lead the nation in fertility rate.

The state’s life expectancy rate, Zhang said, has decreased by about one year to 76.7 from 78.9. Similarly, she said this is true of all states seeing a decrease in life expectancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As to in-migration within the U.S., most new South Dakota residents have come from Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nebraska, and North Dakota over the past decade. About 3.5% of the population are “state-to-state movers.” Similarly, about 3.5% of the South Dakota population is foreign-born, with most new residents coming from Asia and Africa and fewer coming from Europe than in past South Dakota history.

Zhang also expects a decrease in school-aged children after a decade or so of rising K-12 enrollments.

Story by Todd Epp, South Dakota Broadcasters Association.

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Pictures of semi-truck, name of woman released in Minnehaha County fatal crash

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12 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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Pictures of semi-truck, name of woman released in Minnehaha County fatal crash

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of the woman who was killed in a fatal crash in Minnehaha County last week.

64-year-old Patricia Archambeau of Mitchell died on January 5 due to her injuries in a crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday, January 3.

Archambeau’s 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 379, about four miles west of Humboldt, when she attempted to pull off on the side of the road.

At the same time, the Traverse was struck by a semi-truck, also traveling eastbound, and pulling a trailer. The truck continued driving east after the crash and has yet to be located.

On Sunday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol released two images of the semi-truck suspected of hitting Archambeau’s Traverse. The two photos were taken on I-29 near 41st Street in Sioux Falls at 2:25 a.m., about 12 minutes after the crash west of Humboldt.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released two images of a semi-truck believed to be involved in a fatal crash that took place last Saturday in Minnehaha County.(South Dakota Highway Patrol)

Highway Patrol is seeking more information about a red Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck, missing its passenger-side headlight. If anyone has information, they’re asked to contact Highway Patrol at 605-367-5700.

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South Dakota knocks off Denver 82-72

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1 day ago

January 10, 2026

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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cameron Fens scored 23 points as South Dakota beat Denver 82-72 on Saturday.

Fens also contributed 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Coyotes (9-9, 1-2 Summit League). Isaac Bruns scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Gabe Oldham led the Pioneers (8-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Denver also got 19 points from Zane Nelson. Carson Johnson also put up 11 points and six assists.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.

In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.

According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.

The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.

Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.

If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.

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