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Crime
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Scammed Out of $181,000 by Callers Posing as FBI, CIA, and Interpol Agents

Sioux Falls police say a local man lost $181,000 to fraudsters posing as international law enforcement agents.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Food Pantries Brace for Surge as Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits

With the federal government shutdown threatening to halt SNAP benefits, Sioux Falls nonprofits are preparing for a sharp rise in food assistance needs.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes Zero-Interest Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced a plan to offer zero-percent interest loans to support major expansions at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports.

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Government
3 months ago
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency as Federal Shutdown Reaches 28 Days

The ongoing federal government shutdown has entered its 28th day, prompting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to declare a state of emergency as critical SNAP nutrition benefits are set to expire.

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Government
3 months ago
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency Amid Longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. History

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency as […]

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Business
3 months ago
Mitchell Corn Palace Nears Completion of First Patriotic Mural for 2026 “250 Years of America” Theme

The Mitchell Corn Palace is making progress on its patriotic-themed murals, with the first, titled “We The People,” nearly finished.

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Government
3 months ago
Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes $30 Million in 0% Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports

Governor Larry Rhoden is proposing to use state funds to help expand the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports, offering up to $15 million in 0% interest loans for each project.

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Government
3 months ago
Piedmont Residents Blindsided by State Approval of Massive Limestone Mine in the Black Hills

Residents of Piedmont, South Dakota, say they were caught off guard by state approval of a 300-acre limestone mining project that will surround their small Black Hills community.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Honors Four Generations of the Grinager Family with First-Ever Legacy Family Award

Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) celebrated four generations of the Grinager family with its inaugural Legacy Family Award, recognizing their long-standing commitment to faith, service, and education.

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Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Unveil $348 Million Property Tax Relief Plan for Homeowners

South Dakota lawmakers are introducing a sweeping property tax relief plan aimed at cutting taxes by 25 percent statewide.

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