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5 days ago
Photo Gallery: Share Your Best Northern Lights Photos!

Did you witness the sky dance with color last night? Share your best Northern Lights photos and join a gallery that celebrates the magic, wonder, and beauty of our night skies. The northern lights should be visible this evening too.

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Crime
5 days ago
Sturgis and Deadwood Police Seize Drugs and Firearms in Coordinated Operation

Sturgis and Deadwood police joined forces in a major drug and firearm bust, seizing marijuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, THC products, and multiple firearms. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Sports
5 days ago
Brad Pole Honored with 2025 AFCA Outstanding Achievement Award for Distinguished Football Coaching Career

The award, presented by the American Football Coaches Association, recognizes coaches who have achieved exceptional success and impact throughout their careers. Pole will be celebrated at the 2026 AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, joining a prestigious list of past honorees.

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Education
5 days ago
South Dakota Schools Brace as Property Tax Reform Proposals Threaten Funding

School officials in South Dakota are raising alarms over proposed property tax reforms that could cut crucial school funding. Of 19 recommendations under consideration, six directly threaten resources for local schools, leaving districts like Sioux Falls preparing for potential budget shortfalls.

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Crime
5 days ago
45 New Law Enforcement Officers to Graduate from South Dakota Basic Training Program

Forty-five recruits representing 31 state, local, and tribal agencies will graduate Friday from South Dakota’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course in Pierre. The 13-week program prepares new officers for service across the state.

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Sports
5 days ago
Palace City Baseball Association Opens Registration for 2026 Summer League

Registration is now open for the 2026 Palace City Baseball Association (PCBA) Summer League in Mitchell, offering competitive play for athletes ages 13U–18U. The community-based program focuses on player development, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

College
5 days ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 11/12/25

Area Sports State Championship Football Games in the DakotaDome: 11A: 3 seed Lennox vs […]

Business
6 days ago
Roger and Vicki Musick Named South Dakota’s 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year

Roger and Vicki Musick of Mitchell will be honored as the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year by the South Dakota Association for Fundraising Professionals during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Dakota Wesleyan University.

College
6 days ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 11/11/25

DWU Basketball The Tiger men’s basketball team will return home for their next game. […]

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Government
1 week ago
Attorney General Jackley Joins Fight for Farmers and Integrity of Renewable Fuel Standard

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the Attorneys General of Iowa and Nebraska, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Securities and Exchange Commission requesting an investigation into large refineries that may be circumventing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.