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South Dakota lawmakers split on data center tax breaks, utility costs and local control

South Dakota lawmakers are debating whether large-scale data centers should get long-term tax incentives and how to protect residents from potential utility and infrastructure cost impacts as proposals advance in Pierre.

Government

3 days ago

Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

U.S. Sen. John Thune is accepting applications for paid summer internships in Washington, D.C., and in South Dakota offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Thune is also taking applications for the Senate Page Program, with separate deadlines in March and April.

College

4 days ago

Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/29/26

Area High School basketball slate, Mitchell Wrestling, DWU Women’s Wrestling milestone achievement, College hoops results and Timberwolves beat Mavericks.

Education

5 days ago

DWU to offer online RN to BSN program

Dakota Wesleyan University will offer a fully online RN to BSN program aimed at working registered nurses, with accelerated 7-week modules and flexible course access. DWU says applications are being accepted for Fall 2026.

Government

5 days ago

South Dakota Future Fund oversight bill killed in Senate committee on 5-4 vote

A bill to tighten oversight of South Dakota’s Future Fund won’t advance this session after a Senate committee voted 5-4 to send it to the 41st legislative day. Supporters wanted safeguards in state law, while opponents pointed to Gov. Larry Rhoden’s recent executive order on transparency.