Blue skies and sunshine translate to a perfect summer day. Those elements are reflected in South Dakota’s flag. The story of the state’s banner began in 1909, when State Sen. Ernest May of ...

The flags honor Louis Sebert, who served in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006.

Dozens of legislators want to replace South Dakota's venerable state flag with a design by a Spearfish artist. Rep. Bernie Hunhoff, D-Yankton, and more than 80 other lawmakers support HB 1235 ...

Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, ...

Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday (July 26, 2025) in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich.