Government
4 months ago
Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week

“I am grateful for the men and women of our nation’s law enforcement community – and particularly grateful for all of our South Dakota officers, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”

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Lifestyle
4 months ago
Twenty Young Women Compete for Miss South Dakota Title May 29-31

The 78th annual Miss South Dakota competition returns to Brookings from May 29–31, bringing together 20 accomplished young women from across the state to compete in talent, fitness, public speaking, and stage presence. Contestants, ages 19 to 26, will compete for over $54,000 in scholarships and prizes, with the new Miss South Dakota receiving at least $13,000 and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss America competition in September.

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Government
4 months ago
Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on […]

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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Encourages Public To Remember Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Wednesday

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages the public to remember the state’s fallen law enforcement officers as the annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is held Wednesday in Pierre.

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Crime
5 months ago
Sioux Falls Daycares Child Abuse

Parents in Sioux Falls are raising concerns after two local daycare workers were arrested in separate child abuse incidents just one day apart. At NXTGen Kidz, Chelsea Struss was allegedly filmed hitting and mishandling toddlers, even dropping one child face-first onto the ground.

Government
5 months ago
Minutes for the Davison County Commission meeting held on April 8, 2025

April 08, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Reider called the Davison County Board of […]

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Government
5 months ago
First Entry In 2026 Race For Rounds Senate Seat

Julian Beaudion of Sioux Falls becomes the first Democrat to enter South Dakota’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, challenging incumbent Republican Mike Rounds. A former state trooper and local business owner, Beaudion brings grassroots experience to the statewide campaign.

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Government
5 months ago
Thune Recaps Successful First 100 Days of 119th Congress

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press […]

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Government
5 months ago
South Dakotans Join Hands Off Protests

Thousands of South Dakotans joined the nationwide “Hands Off” protests over the weekend, rallying against recent actions by the Trump administration and controversial moves by Elon Musk.

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Crime
5 months ago
Travel Expenses Have Former South Dakota Governor Under Fire

Former Governor Kristi Noem is facing criticism over her substantial travel expenses during her campaign for President Trump last year