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South Dakota Secures $189.4M Federal Award for Rural Health Transformation in FY 2026, Rhoden Says

Gov. Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health say the state has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new five-year rural health initiative.

Crime
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Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Structuring Financial Transactions, Ordered to Pay $363,800 Restitution

A Harrisburg man convicted of structuring financial transactions to evade federal reporting requirements was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $363,800 in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota.

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Government
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U.S. Housing Market Slowed in 2025; Mitchell-Area Prices Still Rose as 2026 Outlook Takes Shape

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — As 2025 closes, national housing data shows a market […]

Government
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Jackley to Propose Foreign Donation Ban, Stronger Open Meetings Rules in 2026 Legislature

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will introduce 2026 legislation aimed at election integrity and government transparency, including a ban on foreign national donations and tighter open meeting agenda requirements

Agriculture
5 days ago
Study Finds Soil Practices Can Significantly Impact Hemp THC Levels

New federally funded research suggests soil management choices could help South Dakota hemp farmers keep crops within legal THC limits while improving crop value.

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Government
5 days ago
Survey Finds Many South Dakotans Struggle With Healthcare Costs and Access

Nearly half of South Dakotans worry they won’t be able to afford needed healthcare in the coming year, according to a new national survey that ranks the state in the middle nationally for cost, quality, and access.

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Local
7 days ago
U.S. Senator Wraps Up Busy Year-End Week as NDAA Signed Into Law

A South Dakota U.S. senator capped off a historic week in Washington with confirmation votes, briefings, and a White House visit as President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act into law.

Government
7 days ago
Davison County Commissioners Set Dec. 30 Meeting Agenda

The Davison County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 30, to address veterans services, a liquor license hearing, budget matters, and multiple agreements and personnel items.

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