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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Encourages Public to Participate In National Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 26

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages people with unneeded prescription medication […]

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Government
5 months ago
Flags Ordered Lowered Across South Dakota In Honor Of Pope Francis

Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags across South Dakota to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88 following a stroke.

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Government
5 months ago
County Wheel Tax Increase Coming To Minnehaha County

Residents of Minnehaha County could soon see a rise in costs at the DMV, as County Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras recommends the first wheel tax increase in 30 years.

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Government
5 months ago
Opponents of Summit Carbon Solutions Score Another Win

Opponents of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline scored another win as the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted 2-1 to deny the company’s request to delay its application.

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Education
5 months ago
Student Visas Canceled In SD

The South Dakota Board of Regents has confirmed the cancellation of approximately a dozen student visas amid nationwide immigration policy changes under the Trump Administration.

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Government
5 months ago
Rep. Dusty Johnson Speaks at Tourism Coalition

Representative Dusty Johnson addressed key economic concerns during a tourism coalition event in Sioux Falls, speaking out against federal cuts from DOGE, the long-term risks of high tariffs, and his legislative focus for the coming year. Johnson highlighted potential negative effects on South Dakota’s tourism industry, while reaffirming his opposition to prolonged trade tariffs.

Sports
5 months ago
South Dakota Reaches NCAA Settlement, Easing Financial Burden on State Universities

The agreement cuts payments by 33% for Division I schools, including South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota, while safeguarding women’s sports funding and ensuring continued support for the Women’s Basketball Performance Fund.

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Government
5 months ago
Rural South Dakota Voters Say ‘Yes’ to New Ambulance District with Overwhelming Support

Voters in rural Davison and Hanson counties overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District, a major step toward enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) in underserved South Dakota communities.

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Government
5 months ago
S.D. Unemployment Falls to 1.8 Percent in March

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s unemployment rate dropped to 1.8 percent in March, down one-tenth […]

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Government
5 months ago
TikTok Bidder Details Plans To Tour SD With Governor

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner, founder of Rasner Media, has announced plans to tour South Dakota with Governor Larry Rhoden as part of his ambitious effort to bring TikTok operations to the state.

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