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Government
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Davison County Commissioners Review Budget, Contracts and Infrastructure; Medical Transport Costs Flagged

The Davison County Commission approved routine agenda items and minutes while reviewing budget, contracts and infrastructure updates. Commissioners also heard concerns that medical transport and mental-health clearance costs could require additional funding later this year.

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Mitchell Man Charged With Felony Sex Crimes Involving Juvenile

A 42-year-old Mitchell man is facing multiple felony charges involving a juvenile, according to Davison County court records. Shawn Stemper is jailed on a $10,000 cash-only bond, with a preliminary hearing scheduled Feb. 19.

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South Dakota Lawmakers Get Updated Revenue Outlook as Budget Targets Due for Appropriations Committee

South Dakota legislators are reviewing updated revenue expectations for the next budget year as Gov. Larry Rhoden considers tweaks to his proposed budget after stronger-than-expected January numbers. Legislative Research Council Fiscal Chief Jeff Mehlhaff told lawmakers tax refunds could put hundreds of millions into residents’ pockets and add about $10.3 million to the state’s general fund.

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South Dakota House Education Committee Advances HB 1205 to Boost Annual K-12 Funding Growth

A House committee advanced HB 1205, a bill that would change South Dakota’s school funding formula so annual increases are set at inflation or 3% — whichever is greater — and sent it to House Appropriations without recommendation.

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South Dakota Native Royce Williams to Receive Medal of Honor at White House Ceremony

Wilmot native and retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams, 100, will receive the Medal of Honor after a secret Korean War-era dogfight in 1952 in which he faced seven Soviet MiG-15 jets, according to an announcement from Sen. Mike Rounds.

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Mitchell City Council Rejects $50,000 Retail Recruitment Contract, Leaves Funds Unspent in 2026 Budget

The Mitchell City Council voted 7-1 to turn down a proposed $50,000 annual contract with a retail-recruitment firm, saying it wants to explore partnerships with local organizations before hiring an outside company.

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South Dakota House Rejects HB 1068 Liability Shield for Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine Dispensing

The South Dakota House voted 40-28 to defeat House Bill 1068, which would have limited liability for doctors and pharmacists who dispense ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to adults under written protocols for off-label COVID-19 treatment.

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South Dakota Senate Passes SB 89 to Study Making EMS an Essential Service as Volunteer Shortages Grow

The South Dakota Senate voted 27-7 to advance SB 89, creating an EMS funding task force to study whether emergency medical services should be treated as an essential service and how to pay for it as many rural services rely on volunteers.

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