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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Declares State of Emergency Amid Longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. History
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens…
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Mitchell Corn Palace Nears Completion of First Patriotic Mural for 2026 “250 Years of America” Theme
The Mitchell Corn Palace is making progress on its patriotic-themed murals, with the first, titled “We The People,” nearly finished.
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South Dakota FFA Champions Head to Indianapolis for 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo
Top South Dakota FFA members are preparing to compete at the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis next week.
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Governor Larry Rhoden Proposes $30 Million in 0% Loans to Expand Sioux Falls and Rapid City Airports
Governor Larry Rhoden is proposing to use state funds to help expand the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports, offering up to $15 million in 0% interest loans for each project.
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Piedmont Residents Blindsided by State Approval of Massive Limestone Mine in the Black Hills
Residents of Piedmont, South Dakota, say they were caught off guard by state approval of a 300-acre limestone mining project that will surround their small Black Hills community.
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Dakota Wesleyan University Honors Four Generations of the Grinager Family with First-Ever Legacy Family Award
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) celebrated four generations of the Grinager family with its inaugural Legacy Family Award, recognizing their long-standing commitment to faith, service, and education.
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South Dakota Lawmakers Unveil $348 Million Property Tax Relief Plan for Homeowners
South Dakota lawmakers are introducing a sweeping property tax relief plan aimed at cutting taxes by 25 percent statewide.
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Navigating the Shutdown By Rep. Dusty Johnson
BIG Update Many government services are halted during a government shutdown. One of which was the local Farm Service Administration…
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Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Vivos xPoint Bunker Owner for $17M in Alleged Tenant Violations
A class-action lawsuit could require the California owner of Vivos xPoint near Edgemont, South Dakota, to pay over $17 million to residents who leased former military munitions bunkers as homes or survival shelters.
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Prescribed Burn Completed at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Promote Prairie Growth
A prescribed burn was successfully carried out Thursday at Dakota Nature Park in Brookings, covering the park’s hill area.
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South Dakota Lawmakers to Tackle Property Tax Relief as Home Values Rise 40% Since 2019
South Dakota legislators are preparing to take up more than two dozen property tax relief proposals during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, which begins January 13.
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Canton Man Sent to Prison for Failing to Pay $31,000 Restitution in South Dakota Theft Case
A Canton, South Dakota man is headed to prison after violating probation by failing to make court-ordered restitution payments.
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Sioux Falls Anti-Panhandling Campaign Cuts Street Solicitation, Promotes Giving to Homeless Services
The City of Sioux Falls says its anti-panhandling campaign—centered around the message “Giving cash doesn’t help...but you can”—has successfully reduced panhandling across the city this year.
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South Dakota Tribal and State Leaders to Meet for Annual STOMP Summit on Opioid and Meth Prevention
South Dakota’s Department of Tribal Relations is inviting tribal and state leaders to gather for the annual State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Prevention Summit (STOMP) on November 6–7 at the Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre.
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Emery Woman Indicted for Stealing Up to $500,000 from Sioux Falls Construction Company, Officials Say
An Emery, South Dakota woman has been indicted for allegedly embezzling between $100,000 and $500,000 from her employer.
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Mitchell City Council Reviews Loan Repayment Plan for $3.39 Million North Ohlman Utility Project
The Mitchell City Council is weighing changes to how it repays loans for public works projects, including a $3.39 million State Revolving Fund loan for utility upgrades on North Ohlman Street.
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South Dakota WIC Program Continues Without Disruption During Federal Government Shutdown
The South Dakota Department of Health confirms that the WIC program for women, infants, and children is operating normally despite the federal government shutdown.
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Turner County Imposes Stricter Rules on Dakota Protein Solutions Rendering Plant After Odor Complaints
The Turner County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 to tighten conditions on Dakota Protein Solutions’ rendering plant near Freeman after ongoing odor complaints and permit issues.
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Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken Pushes for Stronger Gun Control in City Buildings
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken is urging South Dakota lawmakers to close a “safety gap” in current gun laws.
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SNAP Benefits in South Dakota Could End October 31 if Federal Government Shutdown Continues
Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.
