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Local
4 months ago
Officials Are Tracking West Nile Virus Across SD

West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquito populations across three South Dakota counties—Brown, Minnehaha, and Lincoln—but no human cases have been reported yet. Sioux Falls Public Health Director Joe Kippley confirms the virus was recently found in local mosquito swarms.

Local Sports
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 7/9/25

Area Sports Tomorrow’s Amateur Baseball Games Parkston (Mudcats) at Platte Plankinton at Burke Corsica […]

Local Sports
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 7/8/25

Area Sports Today’s Amateur Baseball Games Wynot at Dimock Emery at 8am Parkston (Mudcats) […]

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Crime
4 months ago
Woman Dies After Assault Near Sioux Falls 8th Street Bridge

Sioux Falls police have released new details in the death of 39-year-old Doris High Elk, who died after being pushed off a retaining wall near the 8th Street bridge on June 30. High Elk succumbed to her injuries in the hospital on Sunday. The suspect, Jubal Rattler, was already in custody on an aggravated assault charge.

Business
4 months ago
Highway Reopens After Rockslide In Spearfish Canyon

U.S. Highway 14-A in Spearfish Canyon has reopened after a weekend rockslide forced a temporary closure near Savoy. The South Dakota Department of Transportation warns drivers to expect rough road conditions and reduced speed limits while crews continue cleanup and blasting work.

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Education
4 months ago
Opponents Rally To Challenge Sioux Falls School Tax Opt-Out

The Sioux Falls School Board has approved a ten-year opt-out from South Dakota’s state tax limits to raise $2.1 million annually starting in 2026, aiming to prevent deeper education budget cuts. Without the opt-out, the district warns it could face $15 million in cuts next year.

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Government
4 months ago
Pine Ridge Emergency Continues, Tribe Says Help Still Lacking

The Pine Ridge Reservation remains under a state of emergency as the Oglala Sioux Tribe continues to face severe public safety challenges. Tribal President Frank Star Comes Out says little progress has been made since his December plea for more law enforcement, drug enforcement, and jail space.

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People
4 months ago
South Dakota DOH Reports Sharp Decline In Syphilis

Syphilis cases are declining in South Dakota, dropping over 40% from their peak in 2022. The state Department of Health credits the progress to a statewide response involving tribal health services, hospitals, jails, and other partners.

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Government
4 months ago
Prison Task Force Meets Today To Narrow Down New Site Options

The South Dakota Project Prison Reset task force is meeting today to evaluate potential locations for a new men’s state prison, with two northeast Sioux Falls sites—North Bahnson Avenue and Benson Road—leading the shortlist.

Local Sports
4 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 7/7/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results Winner/Colome 9, Dimock Emery 6 Parkston (Rays) 8, […]

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