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Government
1 year ago
Attorney General’s Office Releases Explanation for Draft Constitutional Amendment

A proposed constitutional amendment by Rick Weiland of Sioux Falls aims to limit the South Dakota Legislature’s ability to change voter-approved measures for seven years after they are enacted.

Government
1 year ago
Age Verification Bill Becomes Law

The South Dakota Senate unanimously passed a bill requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of people trying to access those sites.

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Crime
1 year ago
Counties could combine key office if House measure passes

A new bill could help counties save money and address staffing shortages.

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Government
1 year ago
Attempt to end Noem-era conservation program fails

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A bid by a member of South Dakota State House leadership to end […]

Local
1 year ago
South Dakota Senate Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Accept Cash

he State Senate has passed a bill requiring schools to accept cash for event tickets, reviving a measure that previously failed in the House.

Crime
1 year ago
Indigenous Activist Peltier Released From Prison

Leonard Peltier was released in North Dakota on Tuesday, as his sentence commuted by President Biden

Agriculture
1 year ago
Lawmakers Split on Marijuana Bills

The South Dakota House Health and Human Services Committee voted on Tuesday to reject a complete repeal of the state’s medical marijuana program, instead approving more targeted changes to patient identification requirements.

Crime
1 year ago
Sioux Falls Crime Stats Released

Sioux Falls’ Mayor and Police Chief presented the semi-annual crime statistics on Tuesday, revealing a notable increase in both the city’s population and crime rates.

Business
1 year ago
Lawmakers Endorse Bill to Regulate Adult Websites

A South Dakota Senate committee has taken a strong stance against online pornography by endorsing a bill aimed at holding websites accountable for ensuring age verification to protect minors. Lawmakers have spent months studying the issue, responding to growing concerns over the accessibility of explicit content to children.

Government
1 year ago
Mitchell City Council to Discuss Major Proposals for Corn Palace Upgrades at Tonight’s Meeting

The Mitchell City Council will meet today to review several significant proposals for the Corn Palace, including a $12 million expansion plan, a $500,000 project to replace seating and add ADA rails, and allocating $600,000 from the entertainment tax for plaza improvements. The council will also address other financial matters and hear variance requests for two properties. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall.