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Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects
Government
3 months ago
Thune warns of Jan. 30 government funding deadline, urges quick action on spending bills

U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the federal government and should finish remaining appropriations bills to avoid another shutdown fight.

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Government
3 months ago
Watertown Regional Airport passenger boardings dip slightly in 2025

Watertown Regional Airport recorded 14,028 passenger boardings in 2025, down 129 from 2024. December travel included 757 passengers to Denver and 648 to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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Government
3 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Proposes Legislation To Strengthen State’s Digital Cryptocurrency Investigations

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will propose 2026 legislation allowing law enforcement to seize digital cryptocurrency accounts tied to criminal investigations, citing millions in reported losses to scams and fraud.

College
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/6/26

High school, College and NBA basketball is what is on the slate in this latest edition of sports.

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

Three teams are unanimous No. 1’s in latest Power 5 Poll, Mitchell no longer in Top 5 and teams shift around after end of 2025 games.

High School
3 months ago
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 5, 2026

Mitchell boys fall out of Top 5, five teams in Class A have boys and girls in Top 10 and Parkston the lone Class B program with boys and girls in Top 10 rankings.

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Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden proposes lean FY2027 budget with flat funding for schools, state employees

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden’s proposed FY2027 budget holds state aid flat for K-12 education, Medicaid providers and state employee pay amid slower revenue growth. Lawmakers return to Pierre on Jan. 13 to begin shaping the final plan.

Tax season date reminder 🧾 The IRS says it starts accepting 2025 returns on Jan. 26 and the deadline is April 15, 2026.
Local
3 months ago
Will South Dakota property taxpayers see relief in 2026? Lawmakers weigh 19 proposals as budget tightens

South Dakota lawmakers head into the 2026 session with a stack of property tax ideas from a summer task force, but lower-than-expected state revenue could make broad relief harder to fund. Rep. Jack Kolbeck says legislators are already sorting through nearly two dozen drafts.

Local
3 months ago
National Hobby Month: South Dakota campaign highlights healthier ways to cope with stress

January is National Hobby Month, and South Dakota’s Let’s Be Clear initiative is encouraging residents to choose healthy coping strategies — including hobbies — instead of “quick fixes” that may add stress over time. The campaign also points people to an online quiz with ideas for healthier stress relief.

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Government
3 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement in Support Of President Trump’s Capture of Venezuela Leader Maduro

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praised President Donald Trump and the U.S. military for an operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The arrest has drawn international attention as Maduro faces U.S. drug trafficking charges.

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