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Government
3 weeks ago
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency as Federal Shutdown Reaches 28 Days

The ongoing federal government shutdown has entered its 28th day, prompting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to declare a state of emergency as critical SNAP nutrition benefits are set to expire.

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Government
3 weeks ago
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency Amid Longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. History

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency as […]

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Business
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Corn Palace Nears Completion of First Patriotic Mural for 2026 “250 Years of America” Theme

The Mitchell Corn Palace is making progress on its patriotic-themed murals, with the first, titled “We The People,” nearly finished.

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Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
South Dakota FFA Champions Head to Indianapolis for 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo

Top South Dakota FFA members are preparing to compete at the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis next week.

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Government
3 weeks ago
Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes $30 Million in 0% Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports

Governor Larry Rhoden is proposing to use state funds to help expand the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports, offering up to $15 million in 0% interest loans for each project.

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3 weeks ago
Piedmont Residents Blindsided by State Approval of Massive Limestone Mine in the Black Hills

Residents of Piedmont, South Dakota, say they were caught off guard by state approval of a 300-acre limestone mining project that will surround their small Black Hills community.

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Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Honors Four Generations of the Grinager Family with First-Ever Legacy Family Award

Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) celebrated four generations of the Grinager family with its inaugural Legacy Family Award, recognizing their long-standing commitment to faith, service, and education.

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Government
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Unveil $348 Million Property Tax Relief Plan for Homeowners

South Dakota lawmakers are introducing a sweeping property tax relief plan aimed at cutting taxes by 25 percent statewide.

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Opinion
4 weeks ago
Navigating the Shutdown By Rep. Dusty Johnson

BIG Update Many government services are halted during a government shutdown. One of which […]

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Government
4 weeks ago
Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Vivos xPoint Bunker Owner for $17M in Alleged Tenant Violations

A class-action lawsuit could require the California owner of Vivos xPoint near Edgemont, South Dakota, to pay over $17 million to residents who leased former military munitions bunkers as homes or survival shelters.