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Crime
9 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Confirms DCI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Fall River County

PIERRE.S.D.  – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal […]

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Education
9 months ago
South Dakota Teacher Pay Rises Slightly in National Rankings

South Dakota has improved its national standing in average teacher pay, moving up from 49th to 46th place, according to the National Education Association’s 2023–24 report.

Crime
9 months ago
Sioux Falls Woman Faces Felony Charges After Selling Fentanyl to Undercover Informant

A Sioux Falls woman, 22-year-old Jada Jones, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly selling fentanyl to an undercover informant on two separate occasions last fall. According to police, the controlled buys took place at Jones’ apartment in September and October, with the informant wearing a wire and under law enforcement surveillance. Jones is now charged with drug distribution and possession.

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Crime
9 months ago
Minivan and Semi Collide North of Mitchell

One person was injured Tuesday in a rear-end collision north of Mitchell on Highway 37 near 245th Street.

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Government
9 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Declares May “Archeology & Historic Preservation Month”

Governor Rhoden has officially proclaimed May as “Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month” in South Dakota, encouraging residents to celebrate the state’s rich heritage and cultural legacy

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Government
9 months ago
Sales and Property Tax Refund Programs Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and individuals with disabilities can now apply for a sales or property tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program.

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Government
9 months ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces State Open Meeting Commission Meets Friday, May 2, in Deadwood

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the State Open Meeting […]

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Government
9 months ago
Registration Open For Gov. Ag Summit

Registration is now open for the 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit, taking place June 17–18 in historic Deadwood. This free, two-day event will feature top agricultural leaders including Governor Rhoden, DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts, and American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson.

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Government
9 months ago
DOH Announces New Task Force

South Dakota has formed the Maternal and Infant Health Task Force to combat the alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths, which have more than doubled over the past decade. This statewide initiative unites healthcare providers, tribal leaders, parents, and state officials to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and support families across the state.

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Government
9 months ago
Mitchell Among Sites Considered as South Dakota Resets State Prison Plans

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset Task Force is reassessing potential sites for a new state prison after plans for a Lincoln County facility were halted due to funding issues. With $51 million already invested, locations like Mitchell—offering strong infrastructure and cost transparency—are under consideration despite mixed public response.

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