Government
8 months ago
Road Construction to Begin Soon In Mitchell

Construction on Highway 37 in Mitchell is set to begin this spring, with work scheduled to start from Main Street to National Guard Road.

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Crime
8 months ago
Bon Homme County Man Sentenced for Soliciting A Minor

Matthew Neitzel, a 27-year-old from Tyndall, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor, a Class 4 felony.

Government
8 months ago
Gov. Rhoden Signs Public Safety Bills into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden has signed five new public safety bills into law, with a focus on combating crime and addressing the fentanyl crisis in South Dakota.

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Government
8 months ago
SD AG Weighs In On Trump Administration, ‘Rule Of Law’

South Dakota’s Attorney General, Marty Jackley, is addressing concerns regarding the Trump administration’s interpretation of the rule of law.

Sports
8 months ago
95th YMCA Tri-State Basketball Tournament

The YMCA’s Tri-State Basketball Tournament is celebrating its 95th year this weekend, making it the oldest consecutive youth basketball tournament in the United States. Held at 14 locations across the Sioux Falls area, including the Sioux Falls YMCA gym

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Business
8 months ago
Ethanol Fuel Promoted Through New SD Partnership

A new partnership between the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and Kwik Star is set to promote the benefits of ethanol-blended fuels, specifically Unleaded 88, across South Dakota. As Kwik Star expands its presence in the state, the collaboration aims to raise awareness about the advantages of using ethanol fuel.

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Crime
8 months ago
Guilty Plea In Drug Case

Meron Woldu, a man arrested a year ago on drug charges, is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to his involvement in a fentanyl pill distribution conspiracy. In federal court in Sioux Falls, Woldu admitted to conspiring to obtain fentanyl-laced pills from Arizona, intended for distribution in South Dakota.

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Weather
8 months ago
US Forest Service Urban Wildfire Risks

While states like California often dominate headlines for urban wildfire disasters, a new federal government report says communities in South Dakota—especially those near wildlands—are increasingly vulnerable.

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Crime
8 months ago
Kidnapping Suspect Extradited Back To Sioux Falls

Betty Cross, a woman arrested in connection with a kidnapping earlier this month, has returned to Sioux Falls following her extradition from Detroit. Cross appeared in court on Monday after authorities found seven-month-old Chosen Butler with her in Michigan, shortly after an arrest warrant was issued. Cross has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, as the baby was temporarily placed in her care but she refused to return him. Fortunately, the baby was unharmed and is now in protective custody.

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Government
8 months ago
SD Cattlemen’s Association Reacts To Passing Of Lab-Grown Meat Labeling Bill

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association is commending Governor Rhoden for signing House Bill 10-22, which mandates the proper labeling of lab-grown meat products. The bill requires the terms “cell-cultured” or “lab-grown” to appear on the product label, ensuring transparency for consumers. Eric Jennings of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association highlighted that this was a top priority during this year’s legislative session, as the association was concerned that consumers might unknowingly purchase lab-grown meat. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature.