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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

Government
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New Years Holiday Garbage Collection & Christmas Tree Collection

Due to the observance of New Year’s Day on Thursday January 1st, 2026 there will be no garbage collection. Garbage will be collected one day later than normal for end of week. Collection will be Friday January 2nd to Saturday January 3rd, 2026.

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Government
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South Dakota DUI Arrest Rate Ranks Among Nation’s Highest; Sobriety Checkpoints Planned in January

South Dakota continues to rank near the top nationally for DUI arrests per capita, with one analysis putting the rate at 938.8 arrests per 100,000 people. New enforcement plans include sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties across January.

Government
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South Dakota Sen. Glen Vilhauer seeks reelection in District 5 seat

South Dakota state Sen. Glen Vilhauer of Watertown says he’s running for reelection in Senate District 5. Absentee voting for the 2026 primary begins April 17, with the primary set for June 2.

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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