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5 days ago
Flu Season Begins in South Dakota with 11 Confirmed Cases; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.
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Brookings Man Arrested After Multi-County Crime Spree Involving Stabbing and Stolen Trucks
A 26-year-old Brookings man is in custody after a violent crime spree that spanned Minnehaha and Yankton Counties Monday night. According to KELOLand, police say Connor Hanson stabbed a man in Sioux Falls around 5:30 p.m.
5 days ago
Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell to Close, Forcing Dozens of Long-Term Residents to Move Out by October 31
Residents of the Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell are being ordered to vacate by October 31 as the motel shuts down operations. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the closure follows enforcement of a state rule limiting hotel stays to 28 consecutive days.
5 days ago
Deadly Crash Shuts Down I-90 Near Rapid City: One Killed, One Critically Injured in Head-On Collision
A 43-year-old Rapid City man was killed Tuesday morning in a fatal crash on Interstate 90, about two miles west of Rapid City. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the man’s pickup crossed the median and collided head-on with an eastbound semi-truck around 7:30 a.m.
6 days ago
Nick Lamb Named South Dakota Secretary of Corrections, Replacing Kellie Wasko
Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Iowa corrections official Nick Lamb as South Dakota’s new Secretary of Corrections.
6 days ago
South Dakota Residents Urged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
South Dakota residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications this Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Shows Toughest Farm Economy in Five Years Across Small Towns
Small farming communities are facing their toughest economy in five years, according to Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index.
6 days ago
Davison County Commission Approves Jail Training Role, Fairgrounds Fee Hike, and New Agreements
The Davison County Commission approved several updates and resolutions during last week’s meeting. Commissioners voted to create a new training position at the county jail, raise fairgrounds setup and teardown fees, and add an Amazon Prime membership to cut shipping costs.
6 days ago
Dakota Wesleyan University Crowns 2025 Blue and White Days Homecoming Royalty
Dakota Wesleyan University has named its 2025 Blue and White Days Homecoming Royalty. Nursing major and senior class president Jaelyn Benson of Garretson and student-athlete Landon Ruesink of Dell Rapids were crowned during last night’s ceremony.
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Public Invited to Share Feedback on Highway 115 Corridor Study Between Dell Rapids and Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a corridor study for S.D. Highway 115, stretching from 4th Street in Dell Rapids to East Dike Place in Sioux Falls.
7 days ago
DWU to honor Distinguished Alumni, Legacy Family
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University will honor three distinguished alumni and present its first-ever Legacy Family award at the…
7 days ago
ROAD CLOSURE – SNEAD AVENUE 10-21-24, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST 7:30 AM SNEAD AVENUE FROM TIGER STREET EAST 1 BLOCK WILL BE CLOSED FOR UTILITY…
1 week ago
South Dakota Students Outperform National Average on ACT, Class of 2025 Posts 21 Composite Score
South Dakota students continue to outscore national averages on the ACT exam, maintaining the state’s academic edge.
1 week ago
Strong Start to South Dakota Pheasant Season as Hunters Flock to Fields After Record Harvest Year
South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season opened last Saturday, and state wildlife officials say early reports indicate another strong year for bird numbers.
1 week ago
Downtown Sioux Falls Streets Reopen After Bomb Squad Clears Suspicious Vehicle Near ‘No Kings’ Rally Site
Sioux Falls Police temporarily shut down parts of downtown Friday night after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted on a suspicious vehicle near West 12th Street and South Phillips Avenue.
1 week ago
Allison Renville Announces Bid for South Dakota Governor in 2026, Focuses on Education, Tribal Sovereignty, and Small Business Growth
The 2026 South Dakota governor’s race is heating up as community advocate and political organizer Allison Renville officially announced her candidacy on social media. Renville, who did not declare a party affiliation, said her campaign will prioritize education investment, tribal sovereignty, natural resource protection, and economic growth through small business support.
1 week ago
Mitchell City Council to Hold Public Hearing on $3.9 Million North Ohlman Utility Project and Roundabout Plan
The Mitchell City Council will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at Mitchell City Hall to discuss a $3.93 million infrastructure project on North Ohlman Street.
1 week ago
Sioux Falls Activates “Community Extreme Weather Plan” to Protect Homeless During Freezing Temperatures
With winter fast approaching, Sioux Falls city officials and local homeless shelters are preparing to protect vulnerable residents from the dangers of extreme cold.
1 week ago
Summit Carbon Solutions Considers Moving Pipeline Outside Dakotas After South Dakota Eminent Domain Ban
Summit Carbon Solutions may reroute its carbon dioxide pipeline project outside of South Dakota and North Dakota after recent legislative changes. The company filed an amendment with the Iowa Utilities Commission following South Dakota’s new law banning eminent domain for carbon pipelines, calling it a major setback.
1 week ago
South Dakota Officials Expect Strong Pheasant Season Following Record Harvest Last Year
The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department is optimistic about this year’s pheasant hunting season, which officially opens tomorrow and runs through January 31.
