Faulk County Record

United StatesFaulkton, South Dakota, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary source of local news for Faulkton and the surrounding rural communities, this long-standing publication chronicles the civic, social, and agricultural developments of north-central South Dakota. It remains a vital community pillar by documenting regional history and fostering local connection through its dedicated coverage of school athletics, county government, and area events.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Characterized by a sharp divide between metropolitan dailies and isolated rural weeklies, the regional press has served wide geographical territories since the territorial era. The Gannett-owned Argus Leader in Sioux Falls stands as the largest daily, driving mainstream news coverage across the eastern counties. Further west, Lee Enterprises operates the Rapid City Journal, tracing its origins back to 1878 as a Black Hills mining camp publication. Central and northern circulation is supported by the local Capital Journal in Pierre and the Aberdeen American News. Tribal journalism also maintains a critical presence, driven by independent reservation publications serving Indigenous communities. Paperboy indexes 39 South Dakota newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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