Critics say it will increase use among children and cost the state nearly $5 million in health care costs. Cigarette smoking is on the decline in South Dakota, but the risks of cancer, heart disease ...
Noem, Thune prepare for new roles in Washington as South Dakota awaits a new governor and early 2026 election intrigue. Gov. Kristi Noem introduces Donald Trump during a 2023 event in Rapid City, S.D.