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Government
3 days ago
South Dakota WIC Program Continues Without Disruption During Federal Government Shutdown

The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the WIC program for women, infants, and children is operating normally despite the federal government shutdown.

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Business
3 days ago
Turner County Imposes Stricter Rules on Dakota Protein Solutions Rendering Plant After Odor Complaints

The Turner County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to tighten conditions on Dakota Protein Solutions’ rendering plant near Freeman after ongoing odor complaints and permit issues.

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Crime
3 days ago
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken Pushes for Stronger Gun Control in City Buildings

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is urging South Dakota lawmakers to close a “safety gap” in current gun laws.

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Lifestyle
4 days ago
SNAP Benefits in South Dakota Could End October 31 if Federal Government Shutdown Continues

Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.

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Government
4 days ago
Flu Season Begins in South Dakota with 11 Confirmed Cases; Health Officials Urge Vaccination

South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.

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Crime
4 days ago
Brookings Man Arrested After Multi-County Crime Spree Involving Stabbing and Stolen Trucks

A 26-year-old Brookings man is in custody after a violent crime spree that spanned Minnehaha and Yankton Counties Monday night. According to KELOLand, police say Connor Hanson stabbed a man in Sioux Falls around 5:30 p.m.

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Government
4 days ago
Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell to Close, Forcing Dozens of Long-Term Residents to Move Out by October 31

Residents of the Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell are being ordered to vacate by October 31 as the motel shuts down operations. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the closure follows enforcement of a state rule limiting hotel stays to 28 consecutive days.

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Government
4 days ago
Deadly Crash Shuts Down I-90 Near Rapid City: One Killed, One Critically Injured in Head-On Collision

A 43-year-old Rapid City man was killed Tuesday morning in a fatal crash on Interstate 90, about two miles west of Rapid City. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the man’s pickup crossed the median and collided head-on with an eastbound semi-truck around 7:30 a.m.

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Government
5 days ago
Nick Lamb Named South Dakota Secretary of Corrections, Replacing Kellie Wasko

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Iowa corrections official Nick Lamb as South Dakota’s new Secretary of Corrections.

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Government
5 days ago
South Dakota Residents Urged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

South Dakota residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications this Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.