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Education
7 months ago
South Dakota BOES Adopts New Standards

The South Dakota Board of Education Standards has unanimously approved new Native American curriculum standards, despite objections from Tribal educators who say the process lacked formal input from all nine tribes.

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Government
7 months ago
Jackley, 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Ban PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Attorney General Marty Jackley and 38 other Attorneys General are calling on Congress to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies, citing concerns over rising drug costs and harm to independent pharmacies.

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Lifestyle
7 months ago
Sioux Falls Hosts Day of Action Food Drive to Fight Hunger

A Day of Action food drive will take place Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Van Eps Park in Sioux Falls, supporting Feeding South Dakota and local hunger relief efforts.

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Education
7 months ago
Mitchell Tech Named 2025–2026 Military Friendly® Gold School

Mitchell Technical College has been awarded the 2025–2026 Military Friendly® Gold School designation, placing it among the top institutions nationwide for supporting military and veteran students.

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Education
7 months ago
Mitchell School Board Backs Stricter Middle School Cell Phone Policy

The Mitchell Board of Education has approved stricter cell phone rules at Mitchell Middle School, requiring students to store phones in lockers throughout the school day. Limited use is permitted only with staff approval. Repeated violations may lead to confiscation or parental pickup.

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Crime
7 months ago
Reward Offered For Information On Missing Rosebud Woman

Authorities are actively searching for 22-year-old Savannah Standing Bear, who went missing from the Rosebud Reservation on March 24th. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Savannah was last seen in Parmelee wearing a black shirt, jeans, and white Nike shoes.

Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Samuel – Beadle County Humane Society

Samuel was picked up as a stray and is ready for a new home. […]

Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Bubba – Beadle County Humane Society

Bubba is a well-rounded dog looking for his forever home! He is athletic, playful, […]

Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Lana – Heartland Humane Society

12 lbs of plush, cuddly fluff is the best way to describe this lovely […]

Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Bruno – 85lb, 3 year old, – Heartland Humane Society

This hunka hunka burnin’ love has freshly graduated from the SPOT (State Prison Obedience […]