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Education
7 months ago
Student Visas Canceled In SD

The South Dakota Board of Regents has confirmed the cancellation of approximately a dozen student visas amid nationwide immigration policy changes under the Trump Administration.

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Government
7 months ago
Rep. Dusty Johnson Speaks at Tourism Coalition

Representative Dusty Johnson addressed key economic concerns during a tourism coalition event in Sioux Falls, speaking out against federal cuts from DOGE, the long-term risks of high tariffs, and his legislative focus for the coming year. Johnson highlighted potential negative effects on South Dakota’s tourism industry, while reaffirming his opposition to prolonged trade tariffs.

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Government
7 months ago
Rural South Dakota Voters Say ‘Yes’ to New Ambulance District with Overwhelming Support

Voters in rural Davison and Hanson counties overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District, a major step toward enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) in underserved South Dakota communities.

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Government
7 months ago
S.D. Unemployment Falls to 1.8 Percent in March

MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s unemployment rate dropped to 1.8 percent in March, down one-tenth […]

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Crime
7 months ago
Police Identify Victim In Sioux Falls Stabbing Last Week

Sioux Falls police have identified Virgil Hawk Wing as the victim in a deadly stabbing that occurred last week at an apartment complex near 43rd Street and South Larch Avenue.

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Crime
7 months ago
Pine Ridge Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation is underway on the Pine Ridge Reservation, where a man was found with severe injuries near the old courthouse on U.S. Highway 18 and later died at the hospital. According to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, a suspect is now in custody.

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Crime
7 months ago
Hidden Bunker, Illegal Guns Case Plea

Ray Steele, a 62-year-old man from Lead, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty in a federal firearms case involving a secret underground bunker and illegal machine guns. Steele admitted to unlawful possession of a machine gun, with a second charge dropped as part of a plea agreement.

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Crime
7 months ago
SFPD Chief Speaks Out On Crime Rates

Sioux Falls has seen a decline in violent crime, reaching its lowest level in five years, according to recent city data. Police Chief Jon Thum welcomed the progress but stressed that continued community involvement and youth engagement are vital.

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Government
7 months ago
TikTok Bidder Details Plans To Tour SD With Governor

Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner, founder of Rasner Media, has announced plans to tour South Dakota with Governor Larry Rhoden as part of his ambitious effort to bring TikTok operations to the state.

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Government
7 months ago
Lake Mitchell To Be Drained, Cleaned, Refilled

Lake Mitchell is set for a major environmental restoration, with a $25 million cleanup project scheduled to begin this fall and continue through 2027.

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