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Prescribed Burn Completed at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Promote Prairie Growth

A prescribed burn was successfully carried out Thursday at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings, covering the park’s hill area.

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South Dakota Lawmakers to Tackle Property Tax Relief as Home Values Rise 40% Since 2019

South Dakota legislators are preparing to take up more than two dozen property tax relief proposals during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 13.

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Canton Man Sent to Prison for Failing to Pay $31,000 Restitution in South Dakota Theft Case

A Canton, South Dakota man is headed to prison after violating probation by failing to make court-ordered restitution payments.

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4 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Anti-Panhandling Campaign Cuts Street Solicitation, Promotes Giving to Homeless Services

The City of Sioux Falls says its anti-panhandling campaign—centered around the message “Giving cash doesn’t help…but you can”—has successfully reduced panhandling across the city this year.

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South Dakota Tribal and State Leaders to Meet for Annual STOMP Summit on Opioid and Meth Prevention

South Dakota’s Department of Tribal Relations is inviting tribal and state leaders to gather for the annual State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention Summit (STOMP) on November 6–7 at the Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre.

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Crime
4 weeks ago
Emery Woman Indicted for Stealing Up to $500,000 from Sioux Falls Construction Company, Officials Say

An Emery, South Dakota woman has been indicted for allegedly embezzling between $100,000 and $500,000 from her employer.

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4 weeks ago
South Dakota Lawmakers to Debate 22 Property Tax Proposals at State Capitol

South Dakota lawmakers are set to debate at least 22 proposals on property tax reform. Sioux Falls Representative Greg Jamison tells Dakota News Now that asking local governments to cut half their budgets is a major challenge.

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4 weeks ago
Mitchell City Council Reviews Loan Repayment Plan for $3.39 Million North Ohlman Utility Project

The Mitchell City Council is weighing changes to how it repays loans for public works projects, including a $3.39 million State Revolving Fund loan for utility upgrades on North Ohlman Street.

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4 weeks ago
South Dakota WIC Program Continues Without Disruption During Federal Government Shutdown

The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the WIC program for women, infants, and children is operating normally despite the federal government shutdown.

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4 weeks ago
Turner County Imposes Stricter Rules on Dakota Protein Solutions Rendering Plant After Odor Complaints

The Turner County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to tighten conditions on Dakota Protein Solutions’ rendering plant near Freeman after ongoing odor complaints and permit issues.

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