The Capital Journal

The Capital Journal is a newspaper based in Pierre, South Dakota, established in 1881. It caters to the residents of Pierre and the nearby areas, such as Fort Pierre. As of December 2012, the newspaper had a daily circulation of 10,750 and releases new editions from Monday to Friday, taking breaks on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Since its inception, it has served as the official print record for Hughes and Stanley counties in South Dakota.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#912379

United States

#213361

News and Media

#6797

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Tourism on the rise in South Dakota, with millions visiting Pierre

2 days ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Pierre is a gem – a true treasure on the banks of the Missouri, offering a wealth of experiences and opportunities to locals and visitors alike. Or at least, that’s what the tourism numbers say. kAm“W~FC E@FC:D> 2EEC24E:@?D 2C6X 72>:=J 7C:6?5=J] (6VC6 277@C523=6[” r2C>6? $49C2>>[ 6I64FE:G6 5:C64E@C @7 E96 %@FC:D> r@2=:E:@? @7 $@FE9 s2<@E2[ E@=5 E96 r2A:E2= y@FC?2=] “$@[ J@F <?@H[ 2 =@E @7 E:>6D H96? J@F =@@< 2E H92E >:89E 36 92AA6?:?8[ J@F <?@H[ @?
Chariots of Asclepius: AMR open house showcases expanded ambulance services

2 days ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Local ambulance services have grown considerably thanks to a brand new station recently unveiled in an open house in Pierre, highlighting the dedication of local emergency medical responders and paramedics – as well as the deep need for more able and willing men and women to take up the duty. “This is a brand new station for us.
Lerseth & Reitzel win commission race, recount likely

3 days ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Two political newcomers will be serving on the Pierre City Commission, beating out a crowded race of five, including an incumbent. Robin Lerseth ran on a message of community connection and a desire to address the mounting problems of housing and childcare availability in Pierre, a message which clearly resonated, as she claimed the most votes overall, 592, according to the unofficial results.
Pierre Specialty Clinics highlights local health services

4 days ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Audiology Associates and Pierre Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation stand in solidarity together under a joined branding as Pierre Specialty Clinics, marking a milestone years in the making to consolidate the two health services under one roof. “What we’re doing today is celebrating the rebranding of the building,” Al Helbig, audiologist at Audiology Associates, said during a grand open house held last week.
Lerseth & Reitzel win commission race

4 days ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Two political newcomers will be serving on the Pierre City Commission, beating out a crowded race of five, including an incumbent. Robin Lerseth ran on a message of community connection and a desire to address the mounting problems of housing and childcare availability in Pierre, a message which clearly resonated, as she claimed the most votes overall, 592, according to the unofficial results.
Tying the Slumpbuster

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Nick Simonson

For a big, meaty, chuck-and-duck kind of fly that sets off huge trout and elicits vicious strikes from smallmouth bass, the slumpbuster lives up to its name. When water is high and dingy, or when fish are looking for a mouthful, this fully customizable squirrel-based streamer is all but guaranteed to connect with fish. So, follow this tutorial and change things up as confidence colors in your favorite waters dictate to find fast action all openwater season.
Our Outdoors: Respringing

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Nick Simonson

Through the gin clear waters of Memorial Day weekend came the first of a handful of early morning walleyes. The deep golden sides of one I brought up shimmered in the rising sun which had just crested the eastern shore’s greening treetops as it slid across the surface and into the black rubberized mesh of my brother’s landing net.
Matthew Reitzel wants to grow Pierre

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

Matthew Reitzel is running for Pierre City Commission, one of five candidates vying for two open seats. Reitzel has lived and worked in Pierre for the last 20 years, and presently serves as the manuscript and photo archivist for the South Dakota State Archives. “I have been involved with various things over the years,” Reitzel said. “My wife and I have been here for 20 years in Pierre. I've been on various boards and committees.
Incumbent Blake Barringer seeks to keep up Pierre’s growing momentum

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

When Blake Barringer decided to run for re-election, he did so out of a worry that it would be an uncontested race – now, with five total candidates vying for two open seats in a primary election, Barringer welcomes the competition. Barringer has been on the Pierre City Commission for nine years, with his background being in engineering. Looking back on what he’s accomplished so far, his focus is on innovations in technology and materials relating to vital city infrastructure, like the streets.
Kevin Larsen wants to bring passion back to Pierre

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Iain Woessner

In contrast to many of the other candidates vying for one of two open seats on the Pierre City Commission, Kevin Larsen sees Pierre as a city in need of new energy and renewed passion. “When we moved back to Pierre three years ago, I kind of had that gut feeling of ‘what happened to the passion in Pierre? Where did the passion go?’” Larsen told the Capital Journal. “There were some things that went away because of COVID and COVID uprooted everybody’s lives.