South Dakota NewsMedia Association

10/15/2026

Just a reminder that South Dakota NewsMedia Association is still accepting applications for its next executive director. The application deadline is Oct. 23. This is a great opportunity to have a meaningful role in the future of the news media landscape in our state. You can apply at

South Dakota NewsMedia Association, founded in 1882, is a full-service trade association representing the state’s newspapers and digital news outlets.

09/22/2026

Significant news on the postal front today: USPS to upgrade the Sioux Falls processing plant and says it will handle most of the mail processing for the state, instead of trucking mail to Fargo, Denver or Omaha for sorting. This news comes ahead of a USPS inspector general audit report on South Dakota mail delivery problems expected to be released yet this month.

09/22/2026

I have been blessed to work for South Dakota NewsMedia Association for 31 years. I have always considered it more than just a job. Serving our association’s members and advocating for a free, independent press and open, transparent government have been a passion and a privilege. Recently, I announced that I plan to retire June 1, 2027. Now, the SDNA Board of Directors has begun a search for the association's next executive director. You can find out more here: https://www.sdna.com/employment

09/16/2026

GEAR UP FOR FALL, PROMOTE JOURNALISM

Now is the time to add some new fall apparel and support community journalism in South Dakota as well.

We are excited to announce a new line of t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts and sweatshirts is now available for pre-order at the SDNA store at www.sdna.com Pre-ordering closes Sept. 21.

"Community journalism: Authentic. Insightful. Nothing artificial here." is the theme for this season's SDNA apparel promotion.

Order today for yourself, your staff and friends. All proceeds support the newly formed South Dakota NewsMedia Foundation, which has a mission to support local, community journalism in our state.

05/03/2026

Shout out to South Dakota NewsMedia Association and Brandon Valley Journal for hosting the pre-screening for our first Good People Project. We had a great time and we learned so much! Looking forward to debuting this at Brandon Valley High School this month, May 20th,
6:30 pm at the PAC.

05/03/2026

HIGH FIVES TO A GREAT CONVENTION!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 143rd SDNA convention in Deadwood!