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4 weeks ago in College, High School,

Sports Roundup: Thursday 12/11/25

Area Sports Tonight’s Basketball Games  Mount Vernon/Plankinton @ Kimball/White Lake at 6:30pm (boys)  Madison @ Dell Rapids at 7pm (girls) …

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.

4 weeks ago in World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.

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South Dakota and Arizona Men Sentenced to Long Federal Prison Terms for Fentanyl Trafficking and Money Laundering

Two men from Sioux Falls and Phoenix have been sentenced to decades in federal prison for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills and laundering drug proceeds. Investigators believe the men moved approximately 35,000 pills through the conspiracy.

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Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm as a Prohibited Person

A 35-year-old Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five months in federal prison after admitting to possessing a firearm despite a prior domestic violence conviction that barred him from having one. He will also serve three years of supervised release.

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Attorney General Jackley Orders Company to Stop Deceptive Abortion Pill Advertising in South Dakota

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mayday Health, ordering the company to stop what he described as deceptive advertising related to abortion pills. Jackley said the company’s materials misrepresent South Dakota law.

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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 160 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison after admitting to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in the community. Investigators say he was responsible for selling approximately seven pounds of the drug.

4 weeks ago in National

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

4 weeks ago in National

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.

4 weeks ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

4 weeks ago in World

Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.

4 weeks ago in College, High School,

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/10/25

Mitchell Marlins in Minnetonka Tournament, DWU Bball Doubleheader, NBA Cup Quarterfinals and more sports action on tap.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

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Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood

Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

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DWU’s Kyle Hobbs Named to Prairie Business “40 Under 40” List

Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.

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Sen. Rounds Highlights Academy Nominations, Legislative Work and Defense Forum in Weekly Update

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.

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Watertown School District, Codington County Approve Combined Election Agreement for 2026

The Watertown School District and Codington County have finalized a combined election agreement beginning with the June 2, 2026 vote. The partnership is designed to reduce election costs and increase voter turnout through coordinated administration.

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Is South Dakota’s rate of chronic absenteeism in schools increasing?

Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.

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Minnehaha County commissioners approve pay raises of about 11% following compensation study

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Minnehaha County commissioners voted 4-0 to raise their own pay for 2026 after a compensation and benefits study recommended adjustments across county government. Some residents testified against the timing and size of the increases.

2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

AAA urges South Dakotans to review insurance coverage as part of 2026 resolutions

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AAA is encouraging consumers to start 2026 by reviewing auto, home, renters and life insurance policies to make sure coverage still fits changing needs. The group says life events like moves, renovations, new drivers and shifting work habits can affect both protection and premiums.

2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local, People

Cybernews editor warns of “digital undressing” abuse as xAI announces $20B funding round

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Cybernews Chief Editor Jurgita Lapienytė is urging regulators and X to act after reports that Grok, the platform’s built-in AI tool, has been used to create nonconsensual sexualized images of women and minors. The warnings come as Elon Musk’s xAI says it has raised $20 billion in a Series E funding round.