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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Naloxone Distribution Expands to Sturgis and Tribal Communities

South Dakota nonprofit Emily’s Hope is expanding its statewide effort to prevent opioid overdoses by installing naloxone distribution boxes in public locations. Since May 2024, kits containing naloxone, gloves, and recovery resources have been placed from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and now Sturgis.

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Government
3 months ago
Mayor Says Sioux Falls Can’t Block State’s Immigration Enforcement Plan

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city has no legal power to block Governor Larry Rhoden’s Operation: Prairie Thunder, a state-led immigration enforcement initiative in partnership with ICE.

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Crime
3 months ago
SD Joins Multi-State Effort to Curb Robocalls

South Dakota is cracking down on illegal robocalls as part of a new multi-state effort, Operation Robocall Roundup. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that nearly 40 telecom companies have received warning letters urging them to block unlawful calls linked to scams.

College
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Sports Roundup: Monday 8/11/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results: Freeman 19. Burke […]

Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 8/8/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results: Dell Rapids (PBR) […]

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Opinion
3 months ago
Fighting for Farmers

BIG Update Law enforcement officers face risks every day to protect their communities. On […]

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Sudden Shutdown Silences Four South Dakota Newspapers

Four local newspapers in South Dakota — including the Brookings Register, Huron Plainsman, Redfield Press, and Moody County Enterprise — shut down overnight, leaving their communities without a local news source.

Education
3 months ago
Mitchell High School Prepares for New Year with Modern Campus and Safety Upgrades

When classes begin August 20 at the new Mitchell High School, students will be welcomed by a campus filled with natural light, modern classrooms, and upgraded athletic facilities. A standout safety feature is a raised crosswalk at the main entrance, designed to slow traffic and improve accessibility for those with mobility challenges.

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Government
3 months ago
Navy Sailors Help Build Homes for Homeless Veterans

During Navy Week in Sioux Falls, U.S. Navy sailors are volunteering with the Veterans Community Project to build tiny homes for homeless veterans. When rain moved in Wednesday, crews shifted indoors to install microwaves, hang doors, and add finishing touches.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Dakota Liberty Beer to Debut for America’s 250th

South Dakota is raising a glass to America’s 250th birthday with a commemorative beer, Dakota Liberty. State Historian Ben Jones says the brew will debut August 30 at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, with tastings at the nearby Tap Haus.

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