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Weather
5 months ago
SD Fire Danger Watch

Wildfire risk is on the rise across South Dakota as windy weather, dry conditions, and above-normal temperatures create a dangerous mix. Most of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought, with extreme drought reported in the southwest, according to the latest drought map.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Highway 37 Bypass Closure for Construction

Starting Monday, the intersection of State Highway 37 bypass and Main Street will be closed for construction work.

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Education
5 months ago
SD Federal Education Funding Decision

South Dakota education leaders are weighing their response to a federal warning that could impact school funding. The Trump Administration has threatened to withhold education dollars from states that continue to operate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Government
5 months ago
AG Jackley Warns Phone Providers About Unlawful Robocall Traffic

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 51 Attorneys General in a nationwide effort to stop illegal robocalls. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has issued warnings to nine phone service providers.

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Government
5 months ago
FFA members package 55,728 meals during Living to Serve Day

South Dakota FFA members packed over 55,000 meals during “Living to Serve Day” at the state FFA convention in Brookings on April 3rd. In partnership with Meals of Hope, the meals were donated to Feeding South Dakota and Feeding Brookings to combat food insecurity.

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Crime
5 months ago
Dakotans For Health Co-Founder Talks New Lawsuit

Dakotans for Health has filed a lawsuit challenging South Dakota’s newly passed House Bill 1184, which shifts the ballot initiative submission deadline from May to February in election years.

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Crime
5 months ago
Hibachi Grill Staff Charged with Harboring Undocumented Immigrants

Federal authorities have charged employees of Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet in Sioux Falls for allegedly harboring undocumented immigrants. According to court documents, the restaurant’s owner and managers are accused of providing housing, transportation, and employment to individuals without legal work authorization. The 41st Street establishment remains closed as the investigation continues.

Opinion
5 months ago
WEEKLY ROUNDS UP: March 31 – April 6, 2025

We had another busy week out in Washington! We continue to meet with representatives […]

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Government
5 months ago
Call to Freedom Moving To New Location

Sioux Falls nonprofit Call to Freedom is preparing to open its new 13,000-square-foot facility at 4501 South Technology Drive, just south of The Empire Mall.

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Lifestyle
5 months ago
Mitchell Warns Rural EMS Service at Risk Without New Ambulance Tax District

The City of Mitchell is currently covering the cost of rural emergency medical services, but a proposed ambulance tax district could change that. A special election on April 22 will determine if Davison and Hanson County residents support the funding plan, which would generate $700,000 annually.

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