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Education
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Three Musketeers Auditions Planned

Dakota Wesleyan University’s Theatre Department will hold open auditions Dec. 8–9 for its spring production of The Three Musketeers. Community members are encouraged to participate in the fast-paced, comedy-driven adaptation.

Crime
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Sioux Falls Police Seek Early Radio Purchase to Save $300,000

Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum says buying radio equipment ahead of schedule could save the city $300,000. The City Council has approved the first reading of the proposal, with final consideration expected in early December.

Government
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Sioux Falls Tax Receipts Rebound, but Still Trail Budget Expectations

Sioux Falls tax collections are showing early signs of recovery, though receipts remain below projected budget levels. City officials say sales tax growth is improving as construction activity continues to surge.

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Government
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Creation of Task Force To Review State’s Open Meetings Laws

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has created a 15-member advisory task force to review the state’s Open Meetings Laws and recommend potential legislative updates. The group will hold its first meeting Nov. 25 in Pierre.

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Government
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Rounds, King Seek Maximum H-2B Work Visas to Support Small Businesses in 2026

U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds and Angus King are urging federal agencies to release the maximum number of supplemental H-2B visas in Fiscal Year 2026 to help small businesses fill seasonal workforce gaps. The request follows three consecutive years of similar federal action.

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Business
2 days ago
SD Army National Guard activates 665th Support Maintenance Company for overseas deployment

More than 130 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 665th Support Maintenance Company in Mitchell have been activated for federal duty and will deploy to Europe to provide critical maintenance support for U.S., NATO, and partner forces. The unit will spend the next year at the Grafenwöhr Training Area in Germany.

Education
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DWU to observe Thanksgiving holiday

Dakota Wesleyan University will close its offices Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 26–28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1.

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Crime
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South Dakotans Warned of Rising Scam Activity After Sioux Falls Woman Loses $201,000

A Sioux Falls woman lost more than $200,000 to a scammer posing as an FBI agent, prompting renewed statewide warnings during International Fraud Awareness Week. Officials urge residents to be cautious of texts, cryptocurrency demands, and high-pressure tactics.

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