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Government
4 months ago
Armour Community Foundation Tops $250K Goal, Earns $31,250 Match

The Armour Community Foundation says it has surpassed its $250,000 fundraising goal, triggering a $31,250 matching grant from the Lillibridge Family Fund at the South Dakota Community Foundation. Leaders say the added dollars will strengthen a permanent endowment supporting future projects and scholarships in the Armour area.

Government
4 months ago
Mitchell seeks bids again for Tornado Safe Room project; proposals due Feb. 12

The City of Mitchell is accepting sealed proposals for the Tornado Safe Room project rebid, with bids due 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

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Government
4 months ago
South Dakota Senate committee advances hemp-derived THC, kratom ban bills without recommendation

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee sent SB 61 (hemp-derived THC) and SB 77 (kratom) to the full Senate “without recommendation” after unanimous votes, signaling lawmakers are split on how — or whether — to regulate the substances.

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Government
4 months ago
Terry Sabers announces run for South Dakota House District 20 seat

Mitchell businessman and longtime community volunteer Terry Sabers says he’s running for the South Dakota House in District 20, focusing on workforce development, technical education and fiscal responsibility.

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Business
4 months ago
DWU Sioux Falls Nursing program has new location

Dakota Wesleyan University has relocated its in-person Associate of Science in Nursing program in Sioux Falls to 817 W. Russell St., citing expanded space and improved parking access.

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Business
4 months ago
The governor says the bill protects religious freedom; critics question whether the out-of-state incident cited justifies a felony escalation.

Gov. Larry Rhoden on Friday announced legislation that would make disrupting a religious service a felony in South Dakota, arguing the change is needed to deter protests interfering with worship. 

Senate Bill 113 would elevate an existing misdemeanor offense to a felony when a person intentionally targets a house of worship. Disrupting a religious service is already illegal under state law.

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Government
4 months ago
City of Brookings launches OnBoardGOV system to manage boards, commissions and applications

The City of Brookings has rolled out OnBoardGOV, an online board management portal designed to improve transparency on vacancies and term expirations and make it easier for residents to apply to serve.

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Government
4 months ago
South Dakota tourism hits record highs in 2025 with 14.97 million visitors and $5.16B spending

South Dakota tourism set new records in 2025, with nearly 15 million visitors spending $5.16 billion statewide, according to an annual economic impact study released by Travel South Dakota.

House Bill 1187, which would add school coaches to South Dakota’s mandatory reporter law, is scheduled for Senate consideration on Monday, March 9.
Business
4 months ago
South Dakota Legislature schedule: Property tax, school levies, medical cannabis bills up Thursday

South Dakota lawmakers return to committee rooms and the House floor Thursday, Jan. 22, with hearings on property tax limits, school levy elections, medical cannabis in terminal care, firearms suppressors and unemployment benefits.

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Government
4 months ago
Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.

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