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Government
2 months ago
HB 1095 delayed amid concerns over mid-process election changes

Lawmakers delayed a bill Tuesday that aimed to standardize election petition deadlines. They raised concerns about changing election rules while candidates were already gathering signatures.

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Business
2 months ago
South Dakota House committee advances measure to repeal Medicaid expansion, sending HJR 5002 to House floor

A South Dakota House committee voted 8-4 to advance HJR 5002, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ask voters in 2026 whether to repeal Medicaid expansion.

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Sports
2 months ago
Mitchell High School hires Amy Tyler as new head volleyball coach

Mitchell High School has hired longtime Wagner coach Amy Tyler as its next head volleyball coach, pending school board approval. Tyler brings state-title experience and recent coaching time with the Kernels.

College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/28/26

Area Sports Yesterday’s Basketball Results Girls Alcester-Hudson 64, Bon Homme 36 Avon 59, Burke […]

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Education
2 months 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.

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Government
2 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Files Argument for South Dakota Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health in New York Federal Court

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will personally argue in federal court in New York on Thursday that a South Dakota state court — not a New York federal court — should decide whether Mayday Health’s abortion pill advertisements in South Dakota are deceptive and unlawful.

House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Government
2 months 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.

High School
2 months ago
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 26, 2026

Class AA/A boys and girls have unanimous No. 1 teams; Mitchell teams fail to receive votes and one third ranked team received a first-place vote plus more in the latest Power 5 poll.

High School
2 months ago
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 26, 2026

All three No. 1 girls teams get unanimous votes, Mitchell boys receive no votes in poll, Viborg-Hurley boys take first loss but remain No. 1 and more in the latest media poll!

College
2 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/27/26

Area Basketball slate, Throwback Classic at the Sanford Pentagon, HS & College Wrestling, DWU Baseball Preseason Poll & more!

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