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Government
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Senate committee advances hemp-derived THC, kratom ban bills without recommendation

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee sent SB 61 (hemp-derived THC) and SB 77 (kratom) to the full Senate “without recommendation” after unanimous votes, signaling lawmakers are split on how — or whether — to regulate the substances.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Terry Sabers announces run for South Dakota House District 20 seat

Mitchell businessman and longtime community volunteer Terry Sabers says he’s running for the South Dakota House in District 20, focusing on workforce development, technical education and fiscal responsibility.

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Business
2 weeks ago
DWU Sioux Falls Nursing program has new location

Dakota Wesleyan University has relocated its in-person Associate of Science in Nursing program in Sioux Falls to 817 W. Russell St., citing expanded space and improved parking access.

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Business
2 weeks ago
The governor says the bill protects religious freedom; critics question whether the out-of-state incident cited justifies a felony escalation.

Gov. Larry Rhoden on Friday announced legislation that would make disrupting a religious service a felony in South Dakota, arguing the change is needed to deter protests interfering with worship. 

Senate Bill 113 would elevate an existing misdemeanor offense to a felony when a person intentionally targets a house of worship. Disrupting a religious service is already illegal under state law.

College
2 weeks ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 1/23/26

Area High School Basketball results & games, Kernel girls get sixth straight win + Colton Smith moves to 4th in scoring all-time for Mitchell in loss, DWU WBB gets 10th straight win and more.

College
2 weeks ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/22/26

Area Sports Tonight’s Basketball Games Wolsey Wessington vs Wessington Springs at 3pm (girls) Highmore-Harrold […]

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Government
2 weeks ago
City of Brookings launches OnBoardGOV system to manage boards, commissions and applications

The City of Brookings has rolled out OnBoardGOV, an online board management portal designed to improve transparency on vacancies and term expirations and make it easier for residents to apply to serve.

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Government
2 weeks ago
South Dakota tourism hits record highs in 2025 with 14.97 million visitors and $5.16B spending

South Dakota tourism set new records in 2025, with nearly 15 million visitors spending $5.16 billion statewide, according to an annual economic impact study released by Travel South Dakota.

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Business
2 weeks ago
South Dakota Legislature schedule: Property tax, school levies, medical cannabis bills up Thursday

South Dakota lawmakers return to committee rooms and the House floor Thursday, Jan. 22, with hearings on property tax limits, school levy elections, medical cannabis in terminal care, firearms suppressors and unemployment benefits.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.

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