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Government
4 months ago
South Dakota Man Riding Across America For Veterans

Gage Matzen, an engineering professional from Tea, South Dakota, is biking 4,200 miles across the country to raise funds for the Veterans Community Project in Sioux Falls. With over 500 miles completed, Matzen has already surpassed his $5,000 fundraising goal and now aims to double it.

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Government
4 months ago
SDSU Students Advance To NASA Competition Finals

A team of South Dakota State University mechanical engineering students is heading to California to compete in the NASA Gateways to Blue Skies finals at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale.

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Government
5 months ago
DOC Announces Prison Offender Death

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has confirmed the death of Joshua Arrow, a 24-year-old inmate at the Jameson Prison Annex in Sioux Falls.

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Crime
5 months ago
UPDATE: Woman Killed, Infant Injured In Lincoln Co. Crash

Authorities have identified Mikelena Neal, a 24-year-old woman, as the victim in a fatal single-car crash in Lincoln County. The accident occurred last Wednesday near Worthing, South Dakota, when Neal reportedly lost control, over-corrected, and rolled her vehicle. She was ejected from the car and died at the scene. A one-month-old baby, who was properly restrained, sustained only minor injuries.

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Government
5 months ago
Construction To Resume On Capital Building Roof

Crews resumed work on the Capitol Building roof in Pierre after multiple weather-related delays. The roof replacement project, which began last summer, now focuses solely on the east wing.

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Business
5 months ago
Aurora Co. alcohol compliance checks

On 05-14-25 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted seven alcohol compliance checks in Aurora […]

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Executive Order To Address Fuel Shortage

In response to ongoing fuel shortages in South Dakota, Governor Larry Rhoden has signed an executive order temporarily suspending federal driving hour limits for fuel delivery drivers.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Mitchell City Council to Review $2.5M in Spending, Term Limits, Rental Ordinance at May 19 Meeting

The Mitchell City Council will address major agenda items at today’s regular meeting, including first readings of proposed ordinances on mayor and city council term limits and a new rental inspection program.

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Government
5 months ago
Some South Dakotans are speaking out against Amendment L

Amendment L is drawing debate ahead of the 2026 South Dakota ballot. The proposed constitutional change would require a 60% supermajority to pass future amendments, replacing the current simple majority rule.

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Government
5 months ago
Project Prison Reset Task Force Report

The Project Prison Reset task force has released new findings following a third-party report by Arrington Watkins, confirming that the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its operational life.

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