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South Dakota’s 2026 election winners begin their next terms in January 2027. Here’s what voters should know about taking office, election certification and the next presidential election.

Michael Ottmo, 18, of Chamberlain, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault in Dustin Thomas’ death. His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 17.

Mitchell’s Veterans Day observance today includes a community meal, music and recognition of military veterans at the Davison County 4-H Grounds.

Dakota Wesleyan men’s soccer falls in overtime in the GPAC championship, while Tigers volleyball prepares for Wednesday’s semifinals. Plus, DWU athletes earn conference honors, men’s basketball returns to the Corn Palace and Mitchell Kernels volleyball prepares for the SoDak 16.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other attorneys general in urging the FCC to strengthen its Robocall Mitigation Database and help block illegal robocalls.

South Dakota’s alcohol-induced death rate rose 90.1% from 2015 to 2024, the nation’s second-largest percentage increase, according to a Lantana Recovery analysis.

Dakota Wesleyan men’s soccer competes for the GPAC tournament championship Tuesday, while Tigers volleyball prepares for the conference semifinals. Plus, Mitchell Kernels volleyball gets ready for the SoDak 16 and DWU basketball returns to the Corn Palace.

A Webster man faces murder and aggravated assault charges following the Nov. 5 death of Henry Hernandez. Agustin Martinez, 34, appeared in Day County Circuit Court Monday and is being held on a $1 million cash bond.