In South Dakota, 56% of survey respondents reported that they believed the state is affordable, ranking as the #5 most ...

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. While individual states may institute a higher minimum within their own state, no state can go lower than $7.25. The purpose of the minimum wage as it was ...

South Dakota Families’ Cost of Living Would Increase Under House Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Proposed cuts to vital programs would threaten South Dakota families’ budgets and access to ...

Discover why Pierre, South Dakota, is becoming a top destination for active retirees in 2026, from affordable living and small-town charm to outdoor recreation.

While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending. Home ...

South Dakota’s farms, ranches, rural communities and wildlife advocates are living with uncertainty, and congressional delay ...

Realtors in South Dakota have seen a steady influx of people seeking more affordable housing and more personal freedoms by moving to South Dakota amid the pandemic, even as the state has seen a sharp ...