Local
1 month ago
South Dakota State Fair to Host 66th Annual FCRV Campvention in 2026

The South Dakota State Fair will welcome the 66th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention to Huron in July 2026, bringing participants from across the U.S. and Canada for a week of outdoor activities, education, and entertainment.

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Crime
1 month ago
Iroquois Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge in Nov. 22 Shooting

A Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted a 40-year-old Iroquois man on an aggravated assault charge after a Nov. 22 shooting that left another man hospitalized, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Rounds Praises Passage of Senate Funding Bill, Highlights $21.9 Million for South Dakota Projects
Government
1 month ago
Sen. John Thune Notes Progress on Trump Nominee Confirmations Despite Delays

U.S. Sen. John Thune says the Senate is on track to approve more than 400 of President Donald Trump’s nominees this year, despite what he describes as ongoing delays from Senate Democrats.

Crime
1 month ago
DEA Launches ‘Fentanyl Free America’ Campaign, Reports Major Seizures in Region

The Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a regional “Fentanyl Free America” campaign, reporting significant fentanyl seizures across the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska since October.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about fiscal year 2026 appropriations and the Jan. 30 funding deadline.
Government
1 month ago
Rounds Announces Nominations to U.S. Service Academies for 2026-2027 School Year

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced his nominations of three South Dakota students to the nation’s military service academies, naming principal nominees to the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Business
1 month ago
Mitchell Compost Drop-Off Site to Close for the Season on Dec. 12

The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.

Business
1 month ago
Sledding Season Arrives: Experts Share Safety Tips for Families Enjoying Winter Fun

As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.

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Education
1 month ago
Sioux Falls Superintendent, Lawmakers Criticize Lack of Education Funding Increase in Governor’s Budget Proposal

Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, where Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced a California man to 33 years for a meth trafficking and money-laundering conspiracy.
Government
1 month ago
Thune Says Senate Has Broken “Historic Blockade” to Advance More Than 400 of President Trump’s Nominees

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.

Local
1 month ago
South Dakota Sees 143% Surge in Home-Schooled Students, Leading to Major Funding Losses for Public Schools

South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.

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