I know she’s ready to get to work for President Trump and the American people,' Senate Majority Leader John Thune says of Gov. Kristi Noem

The department that the South Dakota governor seeks to lead will be critical to fulfilling the incoming administration’s promises to quickly crack down on immigration.

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday.

Five of the nine tribes across South Dakota are issuing free tribal identification cards to all members, on and off the reservation, in light of profiling concerns regarding immigration enforcement.

Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump's Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican's Cabinet as he launches a wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.

Most of the country experienced dry weather except for West and Gulf coasts, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Nestled in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, just a stone’s throw from the bustling town of Sturgis, lies a natural wonder that’s been hiding in plain sight for millennia. Bear Butte State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled onto the set of a Western movie.

Donald Trump’s effort to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants is the most provocative of his many attempts to expand his power

As a child of immigrants, writer Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey acknowledges the privilege of being an American living abroad.

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

Colorado State University researchers have identified priority areas for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States, extending from Montana to Texas and New Mexico to Arizona.