Support for Minnesota lawmakers and their families can be felt across state lines. “Boy, it was really shocking, honestly speaking,” South Dakota Senate Minority Leader Liz Larson said. “Very horrifying.

Members of Congress are attending emergency security briefings after the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker.

Authorities believe Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is suspected of being involved in two “politically motivated” shootings, is still in the Midwest, stated Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She mentioned that officials have issued a notice in South Dakota and that “he may be” in Minnesota.

The average pay for a teacher in South Dakota’s public K-12 schools hit a new high of $56,328 in 2023-24. That was more than the average in five other states, and a $3,175 increase from the 2022-23 average of $53,

Flood warnings remain in effect for parts of SD and MN after heavy rain and storms flooded roads and low-lying areas. Some places saw over 7 inches of rain.