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Crime
2 weeks ago
Two Florida Men Face 66 Forgery Charges After Multi-State Credit Card Scam Along I-29

Two men from Florida are facing dozens of forgery charges in Codington County after law enforcement linked them to a multi-state credit card scam involving Walmart stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Authorities say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 300 credit cards and multiple skimming devices.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Creation of Task Force To Review State’s Open Meetings Laws

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has created a 15-member advisory task force to review the state’s Open Meetings Laws and recommend potential legislative updates. The group will hold its first meeting Nov. 25 in Pierre.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Rounds, King Seek Maximum H-2B Work Visas to Support Small Businesses in 2026

U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds and Angus King are urging federal agencies to release the maximum number of supplemental H-2B visas in Fiscal Year 2026 to help small businesses fill seasonal workforce gaps. The request follows three consecutive years of similar federal action.

Business
3 weeks ago
Zebra Mussels Detected at Sheridan Reservoir as Officials Urge Fall Dock Inspections

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials say late fall is a critical time to check docks and boat lifts for zebra mussels, with new detections confirmed at Sheridan Reservoir. The discovery marks the second zebra mussel–positive waterbody in western South Dakota.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Brad Pole Honored with 2025 AFCA Outstanding Achievement Award for Distinguished Football Coaching Career

The award, presented by the American Football Coaches Association, recognizes coaches who have achieved exceptional success and impact throughout their careers. Pole will be celebrated at the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, joining a prestigious list of past honorees.

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Education
3 weeks ago
South Dakota Schools Brace as Property Tax Reform Proposals Threaten Funding

School officials in South Dakota are raising alarms over proposed property tax reforms that could cut crucial school funding. Of 19 recommendations under consideration, six directly threaten resources for local schools, leaving districts like Sioux Falls preparing for potential budget shortfalls.

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Government
4 weeks ago
China Commits to Purchase 12 Million Metric Tons of U.S. Soybeans, Boosting Midwest Producers

Nate Franzen, President of Ag Banking at First Dakota National Bank, noted that much of the region’s soybeans are shipped west by rail to China, making the Dakotas especially sensitive to international demand.

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Government
4 weeks ago
Sioux Falls Police Take Action to Protect Residents from $181K Crypto Scam Losses

Authorities are placing warning signs near crypto ATMs and training business owners on how to spot potential fraud victims, says Sergeant Jake Harris of the Department’s Fraud Division.

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Crime
1 month ago
South Dakota Education Secretary Takes Action Against Ten Teacher License Applicants

According to KELOLand, one applicant, Clive Bremser of Pierre, was denied certification for 18 months after failing to disclose prior arrests but later took a paraprofessional role at Mitchell High School.

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Crime
1 month ago
Rapid City Police Search for James Spencer After Gunfire and Weapons Seizure

Officers responded to Waterloo Street around 4 a.m. and found bullet holes between apartments. Investigators recovered a stolen handgun, 11 additional firearms, ammunition, and THC products.