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Lifestyle
8 months ago
Authorities Warning Of Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil

Federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, are warning about the growing threat of carfentanil—a synthetic opioid up to 100 times stronger than fentanyl. Overdose deaths tied to carfentanil are rising across the U.S., with South Dakota reporting its own cases, including a fatal overdose in Minnehaha County.

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Government
8 months ago
Dusty Johnson Big 3 – Work Matters

BIG News The House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of House Republicans’ reconciliation package, […]

Government
8 months ago
This weekend is free state park entry and fishing weekend in South Dakota.

Shane Bertsch, with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, says you do not need […]

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Government
8 months ago
Attorney General Jackley, AGs Oppose Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General […]

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Lifestyle
8 months ago
AAA Predicts Record Memorial Day Travel

AAA forecasts that over 45.1 million Americans will travel for Memorial Day weekend, breaking the previous 2005 record of 44 million.

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Education
8 months ago
Mitchell High to Honor Class of 2025 at Commencement

Mitchell High School will honor the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony this Sunday at 2 p.m. inside the historic Mitchell Corn Palace. The celebration will feature speeches by seniors Maxwell Hart and Ashlyn Reynolds, who were selected by their peers to represent the graduating class. School board members will be present to award diplomas as families, friends, and community members gather to celebrate this milestone achievement.

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Crime
8 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers Again Of Toll Road Text Message Scam

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting residents to the reappearance of a widespread text message scam demanding fake toll road payments. Known as the “Toll Road Text Message Scam,” this phishing scheme tricks consumers into clicking a link and sending money under threat of fines.

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Government
8 months ago
Nonprofit Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking in Mitchell, Across South Dakota

Call to Freedom, a Sioux Falls-based nonprofit, addressed the Mitchell Lions Club this week to raise awareness about human trafficking in South Dakota. The organization has supported over 1,500 survivors statewide, including at least five in the Mitchell area.

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Crime
8 months ago
Former State Worker Sentenced for Failing to Report Fraud at SD Department of Revenue

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the sentencing of Danielle Degenstein (also known as Deegan-Steen), a former Department of Revenue employee, for failing to report a coworker’s fraud. Degenstein pleaded guilty to Misprision of a Felony—a misdemeanor charge—and received one year of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, and court costs.

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Agriculture
8 months ago
Car Theft Decline In Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls police report a decline in car thefts, but recent incidents show the threat remains. Over the weekend, a suspect broke into two apartments, stealing cash and two vehicles—only one of which has been recovered. Authorities reveal that over 80% of stolen cars were left unlocked with keys inside.

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