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Government
1 year ago
Highway Patrol Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints Throughout May

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 14 counties during May in an effort to prevent drunk driving. In collaboration with local law enforcement, checkpoints are planned in counties such as Charles Mix, Davison, and Minnehaha.

Government
1 year ago
Governor Rhoden Declares May as Military Appreciation Month in South Dakota

Governor Larry Rhoden has declared May as “Military Appreciation Month” in South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Government
1 year ago
Real ID Will Be Required To Fly Starting Next Week

Travelers at Sioux Falls Regional Airport may experience delays starting next week as TSA enforces REAL ID requirements at security checkpoints. Passengers using state-issued IDs that are not REAL ID compliant will be denied access.

Crime
1 year ago
New Parking Fees in Downtown Sioux Falls

New parking fees and fines in Downtown Sioux Falls are drawing concern from City Councilor Curt Soehl, who fears the changes may reverse years of economic growth and revitalization.

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Crime
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Man Arrested For Groping Child

Sioux Falls Police arrested 27-year-old Darick Creek early Sunday morning in connection with a disturbing sexual assault involving a minor at a hotel on West 12th Street.

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Rules Union County Use of Force Justified

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division […]

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Government
1 year ago
Expanding South Dakota’s Workforce

BIG News   Valley Queen completed its expansion in Milbank, and I was excited […]

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Government
1 year ago
Jon Hansen Announces 2026 South Dakota Governor Run with Karla Lems as Running Mate

The 2026 South Dakota Governor’s race is officially underway as Republican Speaker of the State House Jon Hansen launched his campaign during a public event at the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls.

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Government
1 year ago
Rep. Dusty Johnson Honors Vietnam Veterans in Watertown with Emotional Pinning Ceremony

On April 24, 2025, Representative Dusty Johnson hosted a moving pinning ceremony at American Legion Post 17 in Watertown, South Dakota, to honor Vietnam War Veterans for their dedicated service between 1955 and 1975.

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Government
1 year ago
Flags Ordered Lowered Across South Dakota In Honor Of Pope Francis

Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags across South Dakota to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88 following a stroke.