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Government
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Poll Shows Tight Race Between Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden for South Dakota Governor

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson leads with 28 percent support, while incumbent Larry Rhoden follows closely with 27 percent.

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Semi Truck Collides with Train in Hudson, Lincoln County — No Injuries Reported

HUDSON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says a semi hauling grain was struck […]

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Mitchell Landowners Seek to Merge Property Plats to Lower Taxes — County Officials Say State Law Blocks It

At Monday’s Mitchell Planning Commission meeting, Davison County landowners urged approval to merge property plats in an effort to reduce tax bills. According to the Mitchell Republic, some residents have already hired surveyors and filed zoning and plat applications with both city and county offices.

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Crime
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Sioux Falls Man Scammed Out of $181,000 by Callers Posing as FBI, CIA, and Interpol Agents

Sioux Falls police say a local man lost $181,000 to fraudsters posing as international law enforcement agents.

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Lifestyle
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Sioux Falls Food Pantries Brace for Surge as Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits

With the federal government shutdown threatening to halt SNAP benefits, Sioux Falls nonprofits are preparing for a sharp rise in food assistance needs.

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Lifestyle
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Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes Zero-Interest Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced a plan to offer zero-percent interest loans to support major expansions at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports.

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency as Federal Shutdown Reaches 28 Days

The ongoing federal government shutdown has entered its 28th day, prompting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to declare a state of emergency as critical SNAP nutrition benefits are set to expire.

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency Amid Longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. History

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency as […]

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows the regional farm economy improving slightly, though low commodity prices continue to pressure producers.
Lifestyle
1 month ago
South Dakota FFA Champions Head to Indianapolis for 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo

Top South Dakota FFA members are preparing to compete at the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis next week.

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Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes $30 Million in 0% Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports

Governor Larry Rhoden is proposing to use state funds to help expand the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports, offering up to $15 million in 0% interest loans for each project.