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2 years ago

SD Congressman Dusty Johnson calls State of the Union speech “divisive”

WASHINGTON D.C. (MITCHELLNOW) President Biden gave the State of the Union address last night. […]

Government

2 years ago

South Dakota Legislature ends session but draws division over upcoming abortion rights initiative

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s legislative session is all but over. Lawmakers passed a […]

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Government

2 years ago

SD Legislature passes $7.3 billion FY 2025 budget to close main run of 2024 session

PIERRE, S.D. MITCHELLNOW) With little dissent, the South Dakota Legislature passed a $7.3 billion […]

Government

2 years ago

Trio of carbon pipeline-related compromise bills passes SD House

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A trio of carbon pipeline-related compromise bills pass the House on Wednesday. […]

Government

2 years ago

Governor Noem signs bill to fund women’s prison into law

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 50, which funds the women’s prison […]

Government

2 years ago

Attorney General Jackley urges consumers to participate in 2024 National Consumer Protection Week

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging South Dakota consumers […]

Government

2 years ago

Incumbent Smith turns in petition to run for Mitchell City Council

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) One Mitchell mayoral race and one Mitchell City Council race will officially […]

Government

2 years ago

Bill to require pornography sites to verify age of users heading to conference committee

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Disagreement over whether or not the Legislature should take action this […]

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Government

2 years ago

House balks on Senate hog house of bill to give cities and counties veto power over citizen-initiated measures they find unlawful

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A hog-housed House bill causes an uproar in the legislature on Tuesday. […]

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2 years ago

House amends, passes bill allowing governor to pick former jurist to fill a vacancy on the PUC

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) House members amended and passed a bill that would allow retired […]

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Business

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Black Hills National Forest Offers Online Christmas Tree Permits for 2025 Holiday Season

Christmas tree permits for the Black Hills National Forest are now available through Recreation.gov, offering families a convenient way to harvest their own holiday tree. Officials say the program also supports forest health by thinning overcrowded stands.

Government

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Team Buche Cares, Farmers Union Industries Distribute Food Aid Statewide After SNAP Delay

With SNAP benefits delayed during the recent government shutdown, Team Buche Cares and Farmers Union Industries have launched statewide efforts to support families facing food insecurity. The groups are distributing 10,000 pounds of pork loin and have already provided $300,000 in SNAP replacement certificates.

Crime

2 days ago

Two Florida Men Face 66 Forgery Charges After Multi-State Credit Card Scam Along I-29

Two men from Florida are facing dozens of forgery charges in Codington County after law enforcement linked them to a multi-state credit card scam involving Walmart stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Authorities say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 300 credit cards and multiple skimming devices.

Local

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South Dakota Department of Health Celebrates National Rural Health Day

South Dakota leaders are recognizing National Rural Health Day, highlighting the state’s rural and frontier communities and honoring Jones County Ambulance Service as the 2025 Community Star. The observance underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare access across rural South Dakota.

Crime

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Sioux Falls Police Seek Early Radio Purchase to Save $300,000

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says buying radio equipment ahead of schedule could save the city $300,000. The City Council has approved the first reading of the proposal, with final consideration expected in early December.