
Governor Larry Rhoden has signed several pro-military and veteran bills into law, continuing his strong support for military personnel and veterans. Key legislation includes Senate Bill 6, which aids federal military school buildings, House Bill 1161, focusing on veteran designations, and HB 1188, allowing nonresident military members to purchase temporary waterfowl licenses.

South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session concludes with significant changes to the state’s election and voting laws. Governor Larry Rhoden signed 20 election-related bills into law, including two that redefine residency requirements for voting and federal ballots.

Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:00 PM at the Amphitheater at Mitchell Technical College. The presentation will cover updates on 2024 projects and provide a glimpse into 2025 initiatives for the city.

The debate over a bill addressing harmful content for children is intensifying among South Dakota lawmakers. Tensions rose earlier this week after the State Senate voted to amend House Bill 1239, which could have led to jail time for librarians, easing some concerns from educators and library professionals. However, Republican Senator Taffy Howard escalated the debate with strong remarks on the Senate floor, stating, “If somebody had knowingly given that to my children when they were little, I’d want them strung up from the nearest tree.”

Rekstad has been teaching Native American history at Washington for more than 20 years. He originally got his start as a teacher on the Crow Creek Reservation.

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