He knew that the tallest mountain in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the spiritual home of the Lakota, was named Harney Peak. And ...

Yost, the Domestic Names Committee’s executive secretary, said the trend started about five years ago, with the effort to rename Harney Peak in South Dakota. The peak, named after an Army officer who ...

In the Dakota Territory in April of 1868 ... A group including Custer and Captain William Ludlow climb Harney Peak, the highest peak of the Black Hills. They do not return to camp until 1 a.m ...

Hiking is a popular activity here, with trails ranging from easy to challenging. One exciting trail is the Harney Peak Trail, which leads to the highest point in South Dakota and offers stunning views ...

See our complete South Dakota U.S. House Election Results for all districts, including county-by-county maps and breakdowns: Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

Farm income, sales tax collections, job openings, unemployment, personal income and gross domestic product are among the top concerns. 'No red flags ... (but) a return to more of the normal.' ...

To graduate high school in South Dakota, students are expected to complete 22 units of academics. Additionally, students can opt to complete an advanced endorsement. South Dakota is one of the ...

What is now South Dakota was among the northern Plains land claimed by the French and sold to the U.S. in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Trio of Ballot Failures Leads ...