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Government
1 year ago
Project Prison Reset To Hold First Meetings

Project Prison Reset, a newly-formed task force in South Dakota, will hold its first two meetings this week to discuss the state’s prison needs.

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Government
1 year ago
Rhoden Announces Property Tax Relief Proposal

Governor Rhoden wants to relieve some financial pressure for homeowners.

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Crime
1 year ago
Highway Patrol Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints Throughout April

The South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) is launching sobriety checkpoints throughout the month of April as part of an ongoing effort to deter drunk driving.

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Lifestyle
1 year ago
South Dakota Ranked Near The Top For Quality Doctors

South Dakota has earned a spot among the top states in the U.S. for healthcare, ranking third in WalletHub’s recent analysis. Physicians in the Mount Rushmore State enjoy some of the highest starting salaries in the nation, averaging over $5,300 per month.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota Legislature Sets Focus for 2026 with Summer Study Approvals

As the 2025 Legislative Session comes to a close, South Dakota lawmakers are already planning for the upcoming year.

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Government
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley, AG Coalition Asks Trump Administration To Close Loophole Used For Fentanyl Shipments

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 24 other Attorneys […]

Entertainment
1 year ago
South Dakota State Fair Announces Lee Brice as Saturday Grandstand Act

The South Dakota State Fair and the team at Pioneer are proud to welcome top country music artist Lee Brice to the State Fair grandstand stage on Saturday, August 30 at 8 P.M. CST. 

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Government
1 year ago
Senate Sustains Rhoden Veto of HB1169

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)– The South Dakota Legislature failed today (Monday) to override Governor Larry […]

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Tech Continues to Work on Drainage Project

Mitchell Technical College is moving forward with a drainage improvement project funded by ARPA funds.

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Crime
1 year ago
Travel Expenses Have Former South Dakota Governor Under Fire

Former Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism over her substantial travel expenses during her campaign for President Trump last year