South Dakota
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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The University of South Dakota announced on Wednesday, April 22, that Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has received a five-year contract extension running through the 2030-31 academic year.
Schemmel has been in his position since January 2024 and was South Dakota’s senior associate athletic director for development from 2012-2017.
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“The University of South Dakota and Vermillion community is where our family wants to be,” Schemmel said in a press release. “I am humbled and grateful for the continued trust from President (Sheila) Gestring and the South Dakota Board of Regents to continue leading this athletics program. Coyote Nation has the best fans and donors, and we have a group of coaches, staff and student-athletes who are committed to competing for championships and continuing their excellence in the classroom and community.”
The athletics department has raised $49 million since Schemmel took over as AD, including $35 million in the 2025-26 academic year.
The Coyotes have won a Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and Summit League volleyball and men’s indoor track and field titles with Schemmel at the helm.
“USD’s athletic programs continue to thrive under Jon’s leadership,” Gestring said. “His knowledge of Division I athletics, forward-thinking vision for our teams and strength in fundraising have all been assets to our university. Our program is in great hands, and I am looking forward to seeing what Jon, his staff and our student-athletes achieve in the next five years.”
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota extends AD Jon Schemmel through 2030-31 academic year
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 21, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 21 drawing
01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 21 drawing
01-04-40-47-58, Bonus: 04
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.
Clear Lake businessman Tim Begalka is running for re-election to the South Dakota Senate for District 4. Begalka served two terms in the State House and two terms in the Senate.
He and his wife Rhonda live in Clear Lake. Their have three adult children also live in the state.
Begalka has owned Sodak Gardens, a local greenhouse and nursery, for the past 30 years. The business was started by his late father Leon Begalka in 1954. Begalka is a graduate of Clear Lake High School and South Dakota State University, and is a fifth generation Deuel County resident.
While in the legislature, Begalka served on the agriculture, education and commerce committees and was vice-chairman of the Judiciary Committee. In his release he said he has always looked out for the “little guy,” whether that be an individual, family, township, small-town, farm, business or school. He is a defender of property rights, the 2nd amendment and the right to life, he said in a release.
“While in Pierre, I frequently witnessed the bigger businesses, schools, and government entities try to take advantage of the little guys,” Begalka said in a release. “The big guys already have more money, power, numbers, and lobbyists. The little guys need a Senator with a backbone to stand up for them. That’s what I promise to continue to do, represent the citizens of District 4.”
He has never lost an election, and his winning philosophy, he said, is “Always tell the truth, and try to be nice to everyone”.
Begalka will be on the ballot for the June 2 Republican Primary. In order to vote in that primary, you need to be a registered Republican in District 4 by May 18th. District 4 includes all of Deuel, Grant, and Hamlin Counties, greater Codington, southeastern Roberts, and all of Clark County except the southwest corner.
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