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Crime
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Five Indicted in South Dakota Prison Contraband Case

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced indictments against a Department of Corrections employee, two inmates, and two civilians following overdose deaths at the state penitentiary.

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NTSB Releases Details on Brookings Plane Crash

Federal investigators have detailed a September 6 plane crash at Brookings Airport that injured three men.

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City of Sioux Falls Sees Signs of Economic Rebound With Lowest-in-Nation Jobless Rate

Sioux Falls is showing signs of economic rebound with a nation-leading 1.7% unemployment rate and growth in the construction sector. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett reports improving sales tax receipts, though revenues remain below budget projections.

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Sioux Falls Sales Tax Collections Show Modest August Uptick

Sioux Falls saw modest improvement in sales tax revenue for August, but city officials say more growth is needed to meet 2025 budget goals. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told the City Council that while August showed progress after a year of lagging revenues, sales tax collections must rise by 4.8% for the remainder of the year to hit budget targets.

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Opinion
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Rounds Pushes Postmaster General to Restore Reliable Mail Service in South Dakota

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to restore reliable mail delivery in South Dakota, citing widespread delays with letters and newspapers taking weeks to arrive within the state. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Rounds criticized USPS’s operational changes, saying they fail to meet the agency’s federal obligation for universal service.

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Attorney General Jackley Announces Five People Indicted for Transporting Contraband to Prison Inmates

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five people, including […]

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Safety Concerns Rise at Highway 37 Intersection Near New Soybean Plant

With the High Plains Processing soybean plant set to open south of Mitchell, South Dakota, officials are raising new concerns about safety at the busy Highway 37 intersection leading into the facility.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Missing Castlewood Toddler Found Dead in Slough

Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.

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Government
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Investigations Underway After Two Stabbings at State Penitentiary

Authorities are investigating two stabbings at the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the weekend. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that both the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Department of Corrections Inspector General are leading the probe.

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Government
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SDSU Researchers Create Healthier Organic Red Food Dye

South Dakota State University (SDSU) researchers have created a breakthrough organic red food dye that could replace synthetic additives in candy, drinks, and other products. The dye, made by cultivating microorganisms in bioreactors using sugar beet molasses and corn syrup, also delivers added health benefits with vitamins and antioxidants. With a nationwide synthetic dye ban expected by 2027, SDSU’s innovation not only offers a healthier natural food coloring alternative but could also drive business growth and economic opportunities in South Dakota.

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