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Government
1 month ago
State Leaders Split on Pace of Spending Opioid Settlement Funds as Crisis Deepens

South Dakota lawmakers are considering how quickly to deploy opioid settlement funds, with DSS leaders urging a cautious approach and Attorney General Marty Jackley pushing for faster action.

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Government
1 month ago
Thune Calls for Health Care Reforms as Pandemic-Era Subsidies Near Expiration

U.S. Sen. John Thune says temporary Affordable Care Act subsidy expansions enacted during the pandemic have distorted the insurance marketplace and require congressional reforms as they face expiration.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Thune Highlights National Air Travel Modernization Efforts After Shutdown Disruptions

Sen. John Thune says federal investments in staffing and technology are moving the nation toward a more modern air traffic control system following shutdown-related travel delays.

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Local
1 month ago
AAA, MADD and Waymo Urge Sober Driving During Holidays as Drunk Driving Deaths Rise

AAA, MADD and Waymo are partnering during Impaired Driving Prevention Month to encourage safe holiday travel, citing thousands of December drunk driving deaths nationwide and rising crash rates.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Mitchell to Begin Snow Removal in District A Tonight; Vehicles Must Be Moved by 11 p.m.

The City of Mitchell will start plowing streets in District A at 11 p.m. on Dec. 1, and any vehicles left on the roadway will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

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Business
1 month ago
High Plains Soybean Processing Plant Expands Rail Capacity with $5.7 Million State Loan

The High Plains Soybean Processing plant near Mitchell is ramping up production, boosted by a $5.7 million low-interest state loan to expand rail capacity. The facility supports about 100 local jobs and brings added value and revenue to South Dakota soybean producers.

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Local
1 month ago
How to Make a Holiday Wreath: Simple Steps for a Festive DIY Decoration

Holiday wreaths are a seasonal favorite, and crafting one at home is easier than many people think. With a few basic materials and simple steps, anyone can build a custom wreath for the holidays.

Crime
1 month ago
U.S. Attorney: Meth Still South Dakota’s Most Serious Drug Threat

South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says methamphetamine remains the state’s most pressing drug problem as federal prosecutors intensify efforts to dismantle cartels and criminal networks tied to the drug trade.

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Local
1 month ago
Small Business Saturday Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Stores This Weekend

Small Business Saturday returns this weekend, offering shoppers a chance to support locally owned businesses during the holiday shopping rush. The national initiative has generated more than $200 billion in small-business spending since 2010.

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Crime
2 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Commends South Dakota Supreme Court For Affirming Elder Abuse, Grand Theft Case

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Spink County man who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and trial errors.

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