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U.S. Senator Wraps Up Busy Year-End Week as NDAA Signed Into Law
A South Dakota U.S. senator capped off a historic week in Washington with confirmation votes, briefings, and a White House visit as President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act into law.
Davison County Commissioners Set Dec. 30 Meeting Agenda
The Davison County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 30, to address veterans services, a liquor license hearing, budget matters, and multiple agreements and personnel items.
Santa Tracker
The NORAD Santa Tracker is back, bringing high-flying holiday excitement as it follows Santa Claus’ journey around the world in real time. For more than 65 years, NORAD has combined cutting-edge radar, satellites, and fighter jets with festive fun, letting families track Santa’s sleigh as he delivers gifts across the globe on Christmas Eve.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY/WEEKEND SPORTS: Christmas Day in the NBA & NFL, Marlins Hockey action and an early look at games after Christmas weekend
Early look at sports to begin the next week, along with Christmas Day games in the NBA & NFL and Marlins hockey!
South Dakota Enters Flu Season as Health Officials Monitor H3N2 Variant
South Dakota health officials are preparing for the 2025–2026 influenza season amid concerns about an H3N2 flu strain linked to more severe illness, particularly among older adults and rural residents.
Attorney General Jackley Seeks Court Order to Stop Deceptive Abortion Pill Advertising in South Dakota
Attorney General Marty Jackley has asked a circuit court to halt what he describes as deceptive abortion pill advertising targeting South Dakota consumers, including teens, at gas stations statewide.
State Prison Crews Assist with Storm Cleanup at Custer State Park
Minimum-custody offenders and staff from the South Dakota Department of Corrections are assisting with storm damage cleanup at Custer State Park following last week’s windstorm.
Brookings Student Wins Congressional App Challenge with Wellness App
A Brookings high school student has been named South Dakota’s Congressional App Challenge winner after creating a wellness-focused productivity app. The app will be showcased at the U.S. Capitol and online.
Housing Market Cools in 2025 as Experts Outline What to Expect in 2026
Housing prices continued to rise in 2025, but at a slower pace, as affordability remained a major challenge nationwide. A real estate expert says technology and global investment trends could shape the housing market in 2026.
Lake Norden Man Killed in Farming Accident in Hamlin County
A 55-year-old Lake Norden man died Saturday after being pinned by a tractor on a Hamlin County farm, according to the sheriff’s office.
3 weeks ago in High School,
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 12/23/25
Area High School Basketball & Monday Night Football results and the Minnesota Timberwolves next game.
3 weeks ago in High School,
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Dec. 22
Mitchell teams still in receiving votes and Top 5 ranks, multiple schools with boys & girls in Top 5/10 rankings and only one No. 1 team has a loss.
3 weeks ago in High School,
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Dec. 22
Both Mitchell teams remain in receiving votes/Top 5, orders shift in most boys and girls' classes & Lennox sits as the only team with both boys and girls in Top 5.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
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Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
3 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
3 weeks ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
3 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Monday 12/22/25
A look at the area high school basketball games today, SDSU vs Texas results, Vikings & Timberwolves get a win.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
