The South Dakota Department of Health reports the state’s first West Nile Virus death of the season. Three human cases have been confirmed in Brookings, Marshall, and Spink counties, though the county of the fatal case has not been disclosed.
Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, Mitchell police responded to reports of a truck driving without headlights in the Activities Center parking lot on North Minnesota. The vehicle nearly struck parked cars and a squad car before the driver, who showed signs of impairment, was stopped.
Feeding South Dakota is requesting $3 million in state funding to offset the loss of federal food aid as demand for hunger relief continues to rise. CEO Lori Dykstra says the nonprofit has already reduced administrative expenses but still faces a growing gap. Meanwhile, state-run assistance programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), will see a 10% budget cut beginning in September, affecting vulnerable households across the state.
South Dakota lawmakers face another year of declining sales tax revenues, a key source for the state budget. Economist Derek Johnson from the Bureau of Finance and Management reports that federal funding is also dropping, putting added pressure on the appropriations committee. If revenue losses continue, legislators may be forced to revise the state budget to address the shortfall.
South Dakota Senator Ernie Otten warns that a 10% reduction in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits is only the beginning of tough budget choices facing the state’s appropriations committee. With roughly 2,500 low-income families relying on the program—currently receiving just over $550 per month—the cuts raise concerns about how vulnerable households will manage rising expenses and limited aid.
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Feeding South Dakota is requesting $3 million from state lawmakers to offset a steep decline in federal food assistance funding. CEO Lori Dykstra says the nonprofit is trimming administrative costs but needs additional support to meet growing demand.
Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff in honor of former state legislator Mike Diedrich, who passed away from cancer earlier this month at age 70.
Davison County Treasurer Dave Beintema has officially resigned after seven years in office, citing personal reasons. Deputy Treasurer Tonya Ford, a nine-year veteran of the office, will assume the role through 2028. Beintema, a former law enforcement officer and National Guard member, praised his staff and noted a smooth transition.
Mariah Sazue, a former HR director for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison for embezzling over $44,000 through falsified timesheets.