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Government
1 year ago
COVID-19 Funds For Behavioral Health Services Canceled

Behavioral health initiatives have suffered a multi-million dollar blow in South Dakota this week.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
SD-DOT Public Input On Corridor Project

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in the I-90/S.D. Highway 38 Corridor Study. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7th, at 6 p.m. at West Central High School in Hartford.

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Crime
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shootings in Sioux Falls

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Highway Patrol, is investigating two separate, but related, officer involved shootings with the same suspect that occurred Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Sioux Falls.

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Government
1 year ago
Project Prison Reset To Hold First Meetings

Project Prison Reset, a newly-formed task force in South Dakota, will hold its first two meetings this week to discuss the state’s prison needs.

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Government
1 year ago
Rhoden Announces Property Tax Relief Proposal

Governor Rhoden wants to relieve some financial pressure for homeowners.

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Government
1 year ago
South Dakota Legislature Sets Focus for 2026 with Summer Study Approvals

As the 2025 Legislative Session comes to a close, South Dakota lawmakers are already planning for the upcoming year.

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Government
1 year ago
Attorney General Jackley, AG Coalition Asks Trump Administration To Close Loophole Used For Fentanyl Shipments

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 24 other Attorneys […]

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Government
1 year ago
Senate Sustains Rhoden Veto of HB1169

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW)– The South Dakota Legislature failed today (Monday) to override Governor Larry […]

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Government
1 year ago
Mitchell Tech Continues to Work on Drainage Project

Mitchell Technical College is moving forward with a drainage improvement project funded by ARPA funds.

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Crime
1 year 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