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Government
1 year ago
Rhoden Signs Porn Age Verification Bill

South Dakota has introduced a new law aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content. Governor Rhoden recently signed House Bill 10-53, which mandates age verification for adult websites. The bill defines “covered platforms” as websites that create, host, or distribute material potentially harmful to minors. As a result, these platforms will now be required to implement strict age verification policies to ensure that users are of legal age before accessing adult content. This new legislation is a significant step in regulating online safety and protecting young users from inappropriate material.

College
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 3/3/25

Mitchell The Kernel basketball teams will host the SoDak 16 games at home this […]

College
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 2/28/25

Area Sports Thursday Basketball Scores Girls: Mt. Vernon/Plankinton 50, Scotland/Menno 18 Wagner 55, McCook […]

Government
1 year ago
South Dakota House Committee Sends Ingestion Bill to Floor Without Recommendation

Senate Bill 83 would change ingestion of controlled substances from a felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor for first and second offenses, with a third offense within ten years becoming a Class 6 felony.

Local
1 year ago
Puppies Abandoned In Dumpster Not True

An original report claimed that three puppies were found in a dumpster on January 25th. On Tuesday, Sioux Falls Animal Control said an investigation found false statements were made, and those puppies were never left outside or found in a dumpster.

Crime
1 year ago
DOC High-Risk Offender Announcement

Officials are sending out a warning about a high-risk offender who will be released from prison this week. The State DOC says Dillon Harrington is set to be released today and plans to live in the town of Wolsey.

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Election
1 year ago
Sioux Falls School District Awards Teacher Of The Teacher Award

Rekstad has been teaching Native American history at Washington for more than 20 years. He originally got his start as a teacher on the Crow Creek Reservation.

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Local
1 year ago
Former Sioux Falls Pastor Arrested On Sex Charges

Authorities say Patrick Anderson is accused of having unwanted sexual contact with four victims between April and August of last year. All of the victims are adults.

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Government
1 year ago
SD House Approves Bill Allowing Landowners To Sue Over Deceptive Practices

The bill would empower landowners to sue carbon pipeline land agents for deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation, intimidation or harassment during land access deals.

College
1 year ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 2/27/25

Mitchell The Kernel boys and girls wrestling teams will each have state tournament competition […]