South Dakota News

Actor from South Dakota, Now Alleged Cult Leader, Arrested in Las Vegas For Decades of Sexual Assaults

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former “Dances With Wolves” actor accused of leading a cult could be facing multiple felonies and life in prison after police said he sexually assaulted young Indigenous girls and took multiple wives during a period spanning two decades, court records show. As of Wednesday, Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, who goes by Nathan Chasing Horse,…

Lawmakers Grill Sanford And Fairview CEOs Over Proposed Merger

ST. PAUL — CEOs of Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services say they will not delay their merger despite requests from lawmakers, Minnesota’s attorney general and the University of Minnesota. Lawmakers called the two CEOs to the state capitol and they got grilled by Democrats at a joint House Commerce and Health Finance and Policy committees hearing. U of M…

Noem and Jackley Warn S.D. Pharmacists About Giving Abortion-Inducing Pills

Gov. Noem Also Revealing Her Personal Cell Phone Was Hacked

PIERRE, S.D. (AP/KVRR) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley say they will prosecute pharmacists who dispense abortion-inducing pills. The Republican leaders sent the warning in a letter to South Dakota pharmacists. It follows a recent FDA rule change that broadens access to the pills. South Dakota bans all abortions except to save the life of…

Horace, North Dakota man faces charges after fleeing in South Dakota

Nathan StanleyCLAIRE CITY, S.D. (KVRR-KWAT) – A Horace, North Dakota man was arrested by Roberts County authorities this week after getting his vehicle stuck on a county road, and then fleeing on foot to avoid arrest. Sheriff Tyler Appel says after getting his vehicle stuck, Nathan J. Stanley walked to a rural home near Claire City for help. The residents…

Tough Loss For NDSU Bison Fans As Jackrabbits Win FCS Championship 45-21

FRISCO, TX (KVRR) — North Dakota State University’s 10th trip to the FCS Championship ended in a loss to rival South Dakota State University. The Jackrabbits rolled over the Bison 45-21 to win its first national championship. It was the teams fourth straight win over the Bison. NDSU head coach Matt Entz and junior quarterback Cam Miller spoke to the…

16th annual Rumble on the Red returns to Fargodome

The largest high school sanctioned wrestling tournament in the nation is back as wrestling fans pour in from near and far.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 16th annual Rumble on the Red is underway at the Fargodome. “We really enjoy it here. There’s so many people, so many teams that we see year after year…the kids that we see growing up through this process has been really fun,” says Leonard Bollinger, a Bismarck Century fan. Around 1,500 high school wrestlers across…

NDSU Back For Winter Camp; Preparing For Championship V Jacks

NDSU Looks to Win Their 10th Championship in 12 Years and Avenge Their Only FCS Loss of the Season

FARGO– This fall, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat the North Dakota State Bison 23-21 in the FargoDome, handing the Bison their only FCS loss all year. Having played them in a close game in October, NDSU knows what they’re up against and winning a championship against their biggest rival could be a storybook finish for a special senior class….

NDSU And Sisseton Wahpeton College Sign Agreement To Meet Needs of Native American Students

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Presidents of NDSU and Sisseton Wahpeton College sign an agreement aimed at strengthening the ability of both institutions to meet the needs of Native American students. The institutions are creating a “Social Science Career Pathway”. It’s expected to provide a way for Native American students from SWC to earn a four-year degree in emergency management, criminal…