Tax season date reminder đź§ľ The IRS says it starts accepting 2025 returns on Jan. 26 and the deadline is April 15, 2026.
Government
1 month ago
Thune Highlights Republican Efforts to Deliver Permanent Tax Relief for Working Families

U.S. Sen. John Thune says Republicans have secured long-term tax relief for American families by making key provisions of the 2017 tax package permanent, including lower tax rates, an expanded child tax credit and increased standard deductions.

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Government
1 month ago
Jackley Forms Commission to Standardize Giglio Requirements for South Dakota Law Enforcement

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has established a new commission to help law enforcement agencies develop consistent standards for complying with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Giglio ruling, which outlines what evidence prosecutors must disclose to ensure a fair trial.

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Government
1 month ago
Regional Manufacturing Sector Stalls as Mid-America Index Posts Negative Reading

Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index dipped into negative territory in November, with South Dakota mirroring the region’s sluggish manufacturing conditions.

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Government
1 month ago
State Leaders Split on Pace of Spending Opioid Settlement Funds as Crisis Deepens

South Dakota lawmakers are considering how quickly to deploy opioid settlement funds, with DSS leaders urging a cautious approach and Attorney General Marty Jackley pushing for faster action.

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Government
1 month ago
Thune Calls for Health Care Reforms as Pandemic-Era Subsidies Near Expiration

U.S. Sen. John Thune says temporary Affordable Care Act subsidy expansions enacted during the pandemic have distorted the insurance marketplace and require congressional reforms as they face expiration.

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Lifestyle
1 month ago
Thune Highlights National Air Travel Modernization Efforts After Shutdown Disruptions

Sen. John Thune says federal investments in staffing and technology are moving the nation toward a more modern air traffic control system following shutdown-related travel delays.

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Local
2 months ago
Small Business Saturday Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Stores This Weekend

Small Business Saturday returns this weekend, offering shoppers a chance to support locally owned businesses during the holiday shopping rush. The national initiative has generated more than $200 billion in small-business spending since 2010.

Business
2 months ago
Corsica Leaders Push to Preserve Local Nursing Home After Closure Announcement

Community leaders in Corsica are urgently working to preserve senior care services after Sanford Health announced it will close the town’s Good Samaritan Society nursing home on Nov. 30. The closure affects 43 residents and 68 employees in Douglas County’s only remaining long-term care facility.

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Government
2 months ago
Avera Hospitals Earn 2025 Performance Leadership Awards

More than two dozen Avera hospitals have received 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for high rankings in quality, outcomes and patient perspective. The honors are based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.

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Crime
2 months ago
State Prison Offender Arrested in Rapid City After Failing to Return From Work Release

State prison offender Latoya Shangreaux was arrested in Rapid City after failing to return to the Pierre Minimum Center following a work release shift on Nov. 7. She is now being held in the Pennington County Jail.

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