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Government
6 months ago
South Dakota Launches Task Force to Address Maternal and Infant Deaths

The South Dakota Department of Health has launched a new task force aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality across the state. The initiative focuses on addressing preventable deaths, including sleep-related infant fatalities—nearly two-thirds of which have occurred in adult beds, according to Health Department official Katelyn Strasser.

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Government
6 months ago
Economist Warns Inflation May Rise Again, Citing Tariffs as a Key Factor

After years of battling high inflation, American consumers may be facing another wave of rising prices. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss links the recent uptick in inflation to tariffs on foreign goods imposed during the Trump Administration

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Government
6 months ago
Street Maintenance Association Awards Traffic Control Grants to Four Cities

The South Dakota Municipal Street Maintenance Association has awarded Traffic Control Device Grants of up to $2,500 to Burke, Crooks, Murdo, and Platte to enhance local traffic safety.

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Crime
6 months ago
Mount Vernon Man’s Federal Firearms Case Delayed to September

The federal trial for Cory Cumings, a Mount Vernon man accused of illegally possessing over 100 firearms and ammunition as an unlawful drug user, has been postponed until September. Cumings has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge. The firearms, seized from his home and business, are also part of a pending federal forfeiture case. His attorney claims the seizure violated Cumings’ constitutional rights.

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Government
6 months ago
Updated Fish Consumption Advisories Issued for 2025 Following Statewide Sampling

The South Dakota Department of Health, in partnership with the Departments of Agriculture & Natural Resources and Game, Fish & Parks, has issued updated 2025 fish consumption advisories.

High School
6 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 5/6/25

Mitchell The girls golf team had yet another successful outing yesterday! They competed on […]

Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Marley: Heartland Humane Society

Marley is a 1.5 year old, 55 pound, breed buffet with all the personality […]

Pet of the Week
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Tigger: Heartland Humane Society

Tigger is a sweet 2.5 year old Domestic feline who could win awards for […]

Pet of the Week
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Mr. Dabs – Beadle County Humane Society

Mr. Dabs was found wandering around town and is ready for a new home. […]

Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Burbon – Beadle County Humane Society

Bourbon is a young male dog with lots of energy and love to give. […]