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Local
10 months ago
Former Sioux Falls Pastor Arrested On Sex Charges

Authorities say Patrick Anderson is accused of having unwanted sexual contact with four victims between April and August of last year. All of the victims are adults.

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Government
10 months ago
SD House Approves Bill Allowing Landowners To Sue Over Deceptive Practices

The bill would empower landowners to sue carbon pipeline land agents for deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation, intimidation or harassment during land access deals.

College
10 months ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 2/27/25

Mitchell The Kernel boys and girls wrestling teams will each have state tournament competition […]

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Government
10 months ago
House committee says NO to state investment in Bitcoin

The bill, from Rep. Logan Manhart, R-Aberdeen, died by being sent to the “41st day” of the 40-day legislative session, which would have permitted the state to make up to a 10 percent investment in Bitcoin.

Local
10 months ago
City Council considers improvements at Hitchcock Park

The Mitchell City Council is considering adding $1.1 million to the 2025 budget for upgrades at Hitchcock Park, including new lights, improved pathways, and new tennis courts.

Local
10 months ago
DWU Launching Sioux Falls Nursing Program

Dakota Wesleyan University is going to be launching a new Nursing program in Sioux Falls this fall.

Government
10 months ago
Incarceration Task Force Bill Passes Committee

Funds for South Dakota’s new men’s prison ends in defeat, another measure is advancing in the Legislature that would create an Incarceration Task Force.

Education
10 months ago
SD House Approves Student-Teacher Stipend Legislation

The state House of Representatives is approving a bill that would create a student-teacher stipend program that would allocate up to five-thousand dollars per school district that would be used to pay student teachers

Government
10 months ago
State AG Announces Three More Criminal Investigations Into State Employees

According to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, the Department of Criminal Investigation is looking into the possible criminal activity of three employees, but he can’t disclose any more information.

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Government
10 months ago
SD Senate Approves Bill Making Eminent Domain Harder

Lawmakers narrowly approved the bill on Monday that would make it harder to use eminent domain.