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Crime
7 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.

Government
7 months ago
Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood

Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about fiscal year 2026 appropriations and the Jan. 30 funding deadline.
Government
7 months ago
Sen. Rounds Highlights Academy Nominations, Legislative Work and Defense Forum in Weekly Update

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Election
7 months ago
Watertown School District, Codington County Approve Combined Election Agreement for 2026

The Watertown School District and Codington County have finalized a combined election agreement beginning with the June 2, 2026 vote. The partnership is designed to reduce election costs and increase voter turnout through coordinated administration.

Government
7 months ago
Is South Dakota’s rate of chronic absenteeism in schools increasing?

Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.

Local
7 months ago
Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Advances to National Championship in Warzone 2v2

The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete Friday for the NJCAAE Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 National Championship, marking the program’s first national title appearance. LATC enters the finals following a standout season and a decisive semifinal victory.

Local
7 months ago
South Dakota State Fair to Host 66th Annual FCRV Campvention in 2026

The South Dakota State Fair will welcome the 66th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention to Huron in July 2026, bringing participants from across the U.S. and Canada for a week of outdoor activities, education, and entertainment.

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Crime
7 months ago
Sioux Falls Police Arrest One Suspect, Seek Another After Early-Morning Robbery

Sioux Falls Police arrested one man and continue searching for a second suspect after an early-morning robbery Saturday near 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Officers say employees restrained one of the men after a struggle inside the business.

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Crime
7 months ago
Rosebud Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

A Rosebud man was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison after failing to update his sex offender registration and absconding from supervision, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Business
7 months ago
Mitchell Compost Drop-Off Site to Close for the Season on Dec. 12

The City of Mitchell announced that its compost drop-off site on West 8th Avenue will close for the season on Dec. 12, 2025. Residents may continue taking compost to the Regional Landfill at no charge.

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