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Government
3 months ago
Brookings Police Release Cause of Death for SDSU Football Player

Brookings Police now say a medical emergency caused the sudden death of South Dakota State football player Nate White. The 20-year-old sophomore running back from Wisconsin was found unresponsive at his Brookings home the morning of June 25th.

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Crime
3 months ago
Brookings Man Jailed After Baby Left in Hot Car

A Brookings man is facing charges after allegedly leaving an 8-month-old baby in a hot car for over 30 minutes during Tuesday’s extreme heat.

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Government
3 months ago
Sioux Falls City Council Poised to Extend Ambulance Contract Amid Praise and Criticism

The Sioux Falls City Council is moving toward a five-year extension of its ambulance services contract with Patient Care EMS (PCEMS). During a recent meeting, PCEMS earned praise from residents for its emergency response, despite earlier concerns about the lack of competitive bidding.

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Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Examine Prison Overcrowding

A South Dakota legislative study committee is investigating the causes of prison overcrowding, with a focus on sentencing practices and rehabilitation. Officials, including Pennington County State’s Attorney Laura Roetzel, note that sentencing reflects public attitudes.

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
South Dakota Farmers Benefit from Busch Light Campaign

Busch Light is supporting Midwest farmers with its limited-edition Farming Cans, available through July. For every case sold, Busch Light donates $0.10—up to $200,000—to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit aiding farm families facing crisis situations like illness, injury, or natural disasters.

Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 7/17/25

Area Sports Today’s Amateur Baseball Games Kimball/White Lake at Wessington Springs Four Corners at […]

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Government
3 months ago
Moped Crash Prompts Traffic Safety Review in Mitchell

Authorities have released new information on a July 2 crash in Mitchell that left an 18-year-old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street when a Jeep Compass driver failed to yield and struck the unhelmeted teen.

Government
3 months ago
Mitchell Joins Nation of Patriots Flag Relay to Support Disabled Veterans

Mitchell, South Dakota, hosted its first-ever stop in the Nation of Patriots’ annual flag relay, a 115-day, 50-state motorcycle journey that raises funds for disabled American veterans. At the Corn Palace Plaza, the American flag was ceremonially passed by members of the Vietnam Vet Legacy Vet Motorcycle Club, marking a powerful moment in the nationwide effort. The South Dakota chapter of the nonprofit helps veterans in financial crisis, covering essentials like housing and utility bills—with 100% of donations going directly to support.

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Government
3 months ago
South Dakota Lawmakers Target Major Reduction in Recidivism

South Dakota lawmakers are launching a bold initiative to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half, aiming to reduce it from 40% to 20%. A new legislative committee will explore solutions such as expanding addiction treatment, enhancing re-entry programs, and addressing the disproportionate incarceration of Native Americans, who represent 9% of the state’s population but 40% of its prison population.

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Local
3 months ago
Sioux Falls Councilors Push for Major Airport Expansion with City-Backed Loan

Two Sioux Falls City Councilors, Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris, are spearheading efforts to expand the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, a project they say is vital to South Dakota’s economy.

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