The growth in female representation in South Dakota is part of a trend nationally, though most legislatures don’t have gender parity.

Progressive priorities such as abortion rights, grocery tax repeal and legalized recreational marijuana were all defeated.

South Dakota's government officials took the opportunity to congratulate President-elect Donald J. Trump following the election.

Here are a few takeaways from South Dakota’s dominant 49-0 win over Indiana State. The USD passing game looked strong from the jump. Within 45 seconds Bouman connected with Quaron Adams for a 66-yard touchdown pass that put the Coyotes up by seven. After two quarters of play Bouman had three 44-plus yard passes.