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Government
2 weeks ago
Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions

Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.

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Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market

The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.

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Government
2 weeks ago
Centerville Bridge Dedicated to WWI Soldier

Officials in Centerville, South Dakota, honored World War I soldier Private Frank J. Holcombe with a bridge dedication this past weekend. Holcombe, who enlisted in the National Guard in 1917 and was killed in action in France in 1918, was the first Centerville soldier to die in the war.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion

Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.

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Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season

South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.

Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St

The intersection of E 7th Ave and N Winsor St will be closed beginning […]

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Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
New Corn Palace Seats Arrive, Installation Begins Next Week

New seating is being installed at the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, with all 1,500 black chairs set to be ready before the Raise ’Em Rank bull ride on October 3.

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Government
3 weeks ago
Mitchell Renews Event Platform Despite No Results

Mitchell’s hotel board voted to renew its $5,000 subscription to the PlayEasy event matchmaking platform despite no bookings in nine months. Board members say the tool is building connections, with Events Coordinator Aaron Hieb in talks for a five-on-five soccer tournament and a potential footgolf event.

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Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Corsica Nursing Home to Close in November

The Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Corsica will close on November 30 due to staffing shortages, affecting 43 residents and 68 employees.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
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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