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Local
2 months ago
Sioux Falls May Start Passing Credit Card Fees to Residents

Sioux Falls residents could soon see extra charges when paying for city services with a credit card. Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says budget pressures are prompting a proposal to pass those processing fees on to users, instead of the city covering the cost.

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Government
2 months ago
FCC Chair Launches “Build America Agenda” in Sioux Falls

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brenden Carr visited Sioux Falls this week to announce his new Build America Agenda, a nationwide plan to expand high-speed internet access.

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Crime
2 months ago
Mitchell Man Indicted on 44 Felony Counts of Child Sex Crimes

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a sweeping 44-count felony indictment against Mitchell resident Eric Opperman. The charges include rape, aggravated incest, and child pornography offenses involving three children under age 14.

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Local
2 months ago
NorthWestern Energy Rate Hike Approved for New Power Projects

South Dakota customers of NorthWestern Energy will see a modest increase in their monthly electric bills following approval of a rate hike by the Public Utilities Commission. The average residential customer will pay just over $2 more per month.

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Government
2 months ago
Mitchell Launches New Funding Application for Nonprofits

Nonprofits in Mitchell seeking city subsidy funding for fiscal year 2026 must now complete a revised, more detailed application process. Introduced by Mayor Jordan Hanson, the new five-page form includes eight in-depth questions requiring measurable goals and clear evidence of public benefit.

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Crime
2 months ago
Letcher Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Incest Charges

James Winter, a 57-year-old man from Letcher, South Dakota, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of aggravated incest in Davison County Court.

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Crime
2 months ago
Mitchell Man Sentenced to Probation in Statutory Rape Case

A 21-year-old Mitchell man, Azriel Fallis, has been sentenced to three years of probation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty to fourth-degree rape in Davison County. The charges stemmed from a November 2024 domestic incident involving a minor aged 13 to 16.

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Local
2 months ago
South Dakota Unveils Updated Voter Registration Form

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has unveiled a redesigned, user-friendly voter registration form to help residents register more easily and accurately. The updated form reflects feedback from the public, local election officials, and community organizations.

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Government
2 months ago
Former State Worker Sentenced for Stealing $1.78 Million from Child Protection Services

A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for embezzling nearly $1.8 million in state and federal funds. Lonna Carroll, convicted on two felony counts of aggravated grand theft, stole the money from Child Protection Services.

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Opinion
3 months ago
Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill Supporting Trump’s Agenda, Preserving 2017 Tax Cuts for South Dakotans

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