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Crime
5 days ago
Family Dispute in Central Sioux Falls Turns Deadly; Man Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested

Sioux Falls police say a family argument ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when 70-year-old James Lipscomb died from stab wounds.

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Crime
6 days ago
Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted on 50 Counts of Distribution of Child Pornography

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has […]

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Government
6 days ago
Senator John Thune Blames Democrats as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke out as the federal government entered a shutdown, attributing the impasse to Democrats’ far-left demands. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a Republican shutdown. Government operations will remain closed until Congress approves a new funding bill, Thune told Bret Baier of Fox News.

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6 days ago
Sioux Falls Thrive Shuts Down Operations Amid Funding Shortfalls; Programs Continue With Other Organizations

Sioux Falls Thrive, known for its work in food security, affordable housing, and youth enrichment, is closing operations.

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6 days ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Approve $650 Million Sioux Falls Prison; Lawmaker Urges Study of North Dakota’s System

South Dakota lawmakers approved funding for a $650 million prison in Sioux Falls, but State Rep. Mike Derby suggests studying North Dakota’s system.

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6 days ago
Mitchell Approves $3.39 Million Loan for North Ohlman Street Utility Project and Roundabout

The Mitchell City Council has approved seeking a $3.39 million state loan to replace century-old sewer, water, and storm drainage lines on North Ohlman Street.

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6 days ago
Sioux Falls Man Charged With Murder After Deadly Stabbing on North Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls Police say 70-year-old James Lipscomb died after being stabbed Monday on North Dakota Avenue.

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6 days ago
South Dakota AG Marty Jackley Praises North Dakota’s Decision Not to Challenge Carbon Pipeline Eminent Domain Ban

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he appreciates North Dakota AG Drew Wrigley’s decision not to pursue legal action against South Dakota’s new law banning eminent domain for carbon pipelines.

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Crime
6 days ago
Judge Revokes Bond for Sioux Falls Man in Deadly DUI Crash That Killed Two Teens

A judge has revoked the bond of Damion Laurelez, a Sioux Falls man facing manslaughter charges after a fatal crash that killed two teens and injured several others. Laurelez tested positive for THC during a motions hearing, leading to his bond being reset at $300,000.

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Crime
6 days ago
Sioux Falls Man and Woman Arrested After Parking Dispute Leads to Aggravated Assault, DWI, and Weapons Charges

Sioux Falls Police arrested 48-year-old Mary Loyer and 43-year-old Raymond Shimel after a parking dispute in the 200 block of North Fairfax Avenue escalated into an aggravated assault.