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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Orders Company to Stop Deceptive Abortion Pill Advertising in South Dakota

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mayday Health, ordering the company to stop what he described as deceptive advertising related to abortion pills. Jackley said the company’s materials misrepresent South Dakota law.

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Crime
4 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.

College
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/10/25

Mitchell Marlins in Minnetonka Tournament, DWU Bball Doubleheader, NBA Cup Quarterfinals and more sports action on tap.

Government
4 months ago
Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood

Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

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Government
4 months ago
DWU’s Kyle Hobbs Named to Prairie Business “40 Under 40” List

Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.

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Government
4 months ago
Sen. Rounds Highlights Academy Nominations, Legislative Work and Defense Forum in Weekly Update

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Election
4 months ago
Watertown School District, Codington County Approve Combined Election Agreement for 2026

The Watertown School District and Codington County have finalized a combined election agreement beginning with the June 2, 2026 vote. The partnership is designed to reduce election costs and increase voter turnout through coordinated administration.

Government
4 months ago
Is South Dakota’s rate of chronic absenteeism in schools increasing?

Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.

Local
4 months ago
Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Advances to National Championship in Warzone 2v2

The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete Friday for the NJCAAE Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 National Championship, marking the program’s first national title appearance. LATC enters the finals following a standout season and a decisive semifinal victory.

College
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 12/9/25

Upcoming Basketball games for Dakota Wesleyan & South Dakota State, Results from Monday Night Football and Anthony Edwards 40 points not enough for Timberwolves against Suns.

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