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Missing Castlewood Toddler Found Dead in Slough

Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.

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Investigations Underway After Two Stabbings at State Penitentiary

Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.

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SDSU Researchers Create Healthier Organic Red Food Dye

South Dakota State University (SDSU) researchers have created a breakthrough organic red food dye that could replace synthetic additives in candy, drinks, and other products. The dye, made by cultivating microorganisms in bioreactors using sugar beet molasses and corn syrup, also delivers added health benefits with vitamins and antioxidants. With a nationwide synthetic dye ban expected by 2027, SDSU’s innovation not only offers a healthier natural food coloring alternative but could also drive business growth and economic opportunities in South Dakota.

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Attorney General Targets Vape Shops Over Illegal Sales to Minors

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will honor fallen Marine Private First-Class Peter R. Ommen with a bridge dedication this week. The U.S. Highway 14A bridge over Deadwood Creek will be named in his memory. Ommen, a U.S. Marine killed in action in Vietnam in April 1967, will be remembered during a dedication ceremony on Thursday at the Pizza Lab in Central City.

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Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of Fallen South Dakota Marine

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will honor fallen Marine Private First-Class Peter R. Ommen with a bridge dedication this week. The U.S. Highway 14A bridge over Deadwood Creek will be named in his memory.

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Innovation Expo Brings Entrepreneurs and Investors Together in Sioux Falls

StartUp Sioux Falls will host its annual Innovation Expo on Thursday, September 18, 2024, at The District, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech founders from across the region and the nation.

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Lawmakers Convene Sept. 23 for South Dakota Prison Special Session

South Dakota lawmakers will convene for a special legislative session on September 23, 2024, called by Governor Larry Rhoden, to consider authorizing the Department of Corrections to purchase land and begin planning a new state prison. The session starts at 9:00 a.m., with draft bills already available on the Legislative Research Council (LRC) website.

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Sports Roundup: Thursday 9/18/25

Area Sports Tomorrow’s Football Games (all games 7pm CT) Huron @ Sturgis Brown Freeman/Marion/Freeman […]

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Committee Passes Johnson’s Bill to Strengthen Supply Chains and Counter China

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Federal Maritime […]

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Fair City Foods, North Huron’s Only Grocery Store, Closing in October After Decades of Service

Fair City Foods, the only grocery store on the north side of Huron, has announced it will close next month. The longtime business will begin liquidating inventory on September 24, with its final day set for October 15. In a statement, Fair City Foods thanked the Huron community for years of support, calling the closure a difficult but heartfelt decision.